Detective John H. Fox
Everett Police Department
Washington
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 23, 1920

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, November 23, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Released after 32 years

Detective Fox was shot and killed as he responded to a report of a robbery at 34th and Broadway. During his response he observed a suspicious man on Colby and stopped to question him. As he exited his car the man produced a pistol and exchanged shots with Detective Fox. Detective Fox was struck and abdomen and fatally wounded. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison but later had the sentenced commuted to 32 years.