Trooper Ermon Boyce Cox
Arkansas State Police
Arkansas
End of Watch: Sunday, August 17, 1958

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 17, 1958
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Cox was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for driving while intoxicated. As the suspect ran into his house and grabbed a gun. He shot Trooper Cox as the trooper tried to re-enter his patrol car.

Trooper Cox had served with the agency for 8 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.