Nashwauk Police Department, Minnesota
End of Watch: Thursday, February 12, 1914
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 11, 1914
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Released in 1936
Marshal August Kokko was shot and killed while taking a prisoner to jail.
The prisoner had been arrested for fighting at a boarding house on First Street. As the two walked towards the jail, one of the prisoner's friends shot Marshal Kokko four times. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Kokko was able to return fire and wounded the shooter. The marshal was taken to Hibbing Hospital where he died the following day.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He was released on December 15, 1936, and deported to his native country, Yugoslavia.
Marshal Kokko had served with the Nashwauk Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three children.