Westlake Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1990
Add to My HeroesJames Boyd Cook, Jr.
Officer Cook died from an accidental gunshot wound sustained two days earlier when another officer's weapon discharged in police headquarters.
Officer Cook had only served as a reserve officer with the agency for 2 weeks prior to the shooting.
Bio
- Age 19
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsTwo weeks of service. Eternal honor and heroism! Rest in peace Officer Cook. I was wondering if you were related to Metro-Dade Police Officer, William C. Cook, EOW May 16, 1979?
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
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