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U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Cox
1977
Robert W. Cox served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Heart attack
What Happened
Police Officer Robert Cox suffered a fatal injury to the heart after a violent struggle with a burglary suspect.
Officer Cox responded to a burglary in progress. When he arrived, he spotted the suspect, who fled. After a foot pursuit, Officer Cox was able to overtake the suspect, who put up a violent struggle, striking Officer Cox in the chest, before being taken into custody. Officer Cox then returned to the station house, where he collapsed. He remained in a coma for almost three months and died as a result.
Officer Cox was a United States Navy veteran and had been assigned to the 107th Precinct.
Officer Cox responded to a burglary in progress. When he arrived, he spotted the suspect, who fled. After a foot pursuit, Officer Cox was able to overtake the suspect, who put up a violent struggle, striking Officer Cox in the chest, before being taken into custody. Officer Cox then returned to the station house, where he collapsed. He remained in a coma for almost three months and died as a result.
Officer Cox was a United States Navy veteran and had been assigned to the 107th Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three boys.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
New York City Police Department
Police Officer
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