Town Marshal William Louis Cox
Dania Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 24, 1915

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 24, 1915
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Marshal Cox was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance. The suspect then murdered his own wife before committing suicide.

Marshal Cox had no previous experience as a law enforcement officer and was hired the previous year, after Town Marshal John Clifton was murdered, because of fearless discharge of duties.