Reserve Officer James Boyd Cook, Jr.
Westlake Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1990
Add to My HeroesJames Boyd Cook, Jr.
Officer Cook died from an accidental gunshot wound sustained two days earlier when another officer's weapon discharged in police headquarters.
Officer Cook had only served as a reserve officer with the agency for 2 weeks prior to the shooting.
Bio
- Age 19
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsEvery time I hear the song played at the service , I stop and think of him. It brings tears to my eyes each time.
Sheila CVFD
Sheila Clark
CVFD
April 6, 2021
