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Reserve Officer James Boyd Cook, Jr. | Westlake Police Department, Louisiana Westlake Police Department, Louisiana

Reserve Officer

James Boyd Cook, Jr.

Westlake Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Thursday, August 30, 1990

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 19

Tour: 2 weeks

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)

Incident Date: 8/30/1990

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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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.

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This happened a long time ago, but I know the pain runs deep. I'm so sorry for
this huge loss. I feel for the officer who shot him accidentally. What a burden
to carry. Only God can heal the hurt. Trust in Him to do what He promises to
do.
Lynn Kole
Bellingham, WA

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August 30, 2008

 

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