Sheffield Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Monday, January 24, 1938
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 24, 1938
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Chief of Police B.B. Cox was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a dance hall.
Despite being mortally wounded Chief Cox was able to return fire and killed the suspect, shooting him six times.
Chief Cox had served with the Sheffield Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.