U.S. Air Force · United States 
Carnel Cook
1999
Carnel Cook served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Carnel served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Police Officer Cook collapsed after breaking up a fight between two students. Officer Cook had to physically tear apart the two students who were on the gym floor fighting. The students were taken to the principal’s office where one of the students sprayed pepper spray in the officers’ face. Within minutes of the pepper spray discharge, Officer Cook collapsed. Officer Cook died of a massive heart attack.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1974 – 1978
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Fulton County Schools Police Department
Police Officer
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