Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook

Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook | West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook | West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia
Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook | West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia
Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook | West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia
Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook

West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1924

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Leander M. Cook

Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander Cook was shot and killed in Van, West Virginia, while attempting to arrest a constable who was wanted for making a false arrest.

Despite being wounded, Officer Cook returned fire and killed the subject. Officer Cook died two days later.

Officer Cook was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 45
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Thursday, November 13, 1924
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Prohibition Officer Cook,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of West Virginia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 15, 2024

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