McMinnville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1873
Add to My HeroesEnoch Cooksey
Town Marshal Enoch Cooksey was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance near the center of town.
The suspect fled after shooting Marshal Cooksey in the chest but was apprehended two weeks later. He was found guilty of first-degree murder.
Marshal Cooksey was a Civil War veteran.
Marshal Cooksey is buried at Riverside Cemetary in McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee. His monument was paid for by donations in 1884 by the McMinnville residents.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsTown Marshal Cooksey,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of McMinnville.
R.I.P.
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