Marshal

Edward Rich Cook

Culver Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 19, 1932

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: July 19, 1932
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Edward Cook was killed when his gun fell out of his holster discharging when it hit the sidewalk. The bullet struck Marshal Cook in the heart.

Marshal Cook had served with the Culver Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and five children.