Police Officer Elmer M. Cox
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, May 5, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 307

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 5, 1925
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Elmer Cox was shot and killed while searching for a robbery suspect in the area of Warren Street and Bishop Street. Other officers who were patrolling the area in search of the suspect located Officer Cox suffering from a bullet wound to the stomach. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wound.

Officer Cox had served with the Detroit Police Department for 8 years.