Officer Carl Jackson (Jack) Cooke III
Dallas Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 2, 1972

Biographical Info
Age: 20
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 3024

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 2, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Cooke was shot and killed after responding to a robbery call at a grocery store. As the suspect fled he shot Officer Cooke three times. He was able to return to his patrol car where he collapsed. He was transported to Methodist Hospital where he died from his wounds a short time later. The suspect was arrested after other officers followed a blood trail to his home. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Cooke had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.