Chief of Police J. E. Cox
Dodge City Police Department
Kansas
End of Watch: Saturday, November 5, 1927

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 5, 1927
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Chief Cox was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for stealing chickens. The suspect shot Chief Cox six times and then stole his car. He was later shot and killed by a posse.