Deputy Sheriff Larry Todd Cook, Davidson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff Larry Todd Cook

Davidson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, January 27, 2000

Larry Todd Cook

Deputy Larry Cook was shot and killed while serving a misdemeanor trespassing warrant.

Deputy Cook had gone to the suspect's home alone to serve the warrant when the suspect shot him with a shotgun in the back of the head, the back, and the legs. Another person in the house called 911 to report the shooting as the killer fled the scene. A chase ensued with officers from several agencies and ended when the killer crashed into a roadblock. As officers approached his vehicle he committed suicide. The killer had a lengthy criminal record consisting of non-violent crimes.

Deputy Cook had served with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office for 3 years. He is survived by his fiancee and young daughter.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 3 years
Badge 210

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Committed suicide

Most Recent Reflection

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Deputy Cook, I hope you are resting in peace and I want you to know that your fellow officers think of you daily. I am a current BLET student and I have heard your story many times by several officers that worked with you and you are a wonderful man who did his best. Thank you for your service sir.

BLET student
Davidson county Community college

May 25, 2018