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Deputy Sheriff Wallace E. Cool | Latah County Sheriff's Department, Idaho Latah County Sheriff's Department, Idaho

Deputy Sheriff

Wallace E. Cool

Latah County Sheriff's Department, Idaho

End of Watch: Monday, August 5, 1901

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 33

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 8/4/1901

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed Suicide

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Deputy Cool was shot and killed off his horse while attempting to arrest a man who was riding through town randomly shooting at people. The man had killed the town doctor and wounded a storekeeper. The suspect fled to his house, where a shootout with a posse led by the sheriff ensued. The standoff ended when the suspect killed himself. Deputy Cool died of his wounds the next day.

Deputy Cool was survived by his wife.

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To the family of Deputy Walace Cool,

I served as a Deputy Sheriff for two years in Latah County, and those are some of the fondest memories for me. Having served in this agency made me a better law enforcement officer and I thank Deputy Wallace Cool and his family for his selfless service. His valiant courage is not without notice and serves as a template for the many more serving deputies to follow. We honor you and it is my pleasure to have worn the same badge and patch as you. Undoubtedly, the coward who seized your life did so at the expense of your family, Latah County's fine citizens, and of your young life. Your cavalry mount was so that others may live in Peace and we Thank You for your service.

Miguel Monico
Former LCSO Deputy
Seattle, WA

Miguel Monico, Frmr. Deputy Sheriff
Latah Co. Deputy Sheriff
December 8, 2007

 

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