Como Marshal's Office, Colorado
End of Watch: Saturday, April 7, 1894
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 7, 1894
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to death
City Marshal A.E. Cook was shot and killed when he went to a house to quiet down a loud party.
A subject opened the door and immediately shot Marshal Cook three times and then beat him over the head, causing severe head injuries. He died a short time later.
The subject was convicted of Marshal Cook's murder and sentenced to death.
Marshal Cook was survived by his wife and three children.