New York City Police Department, New York
End of Watch Friday, March 11, 1977
Add to My HeroesRobert W. Cox
Police Officer Robert Cox suffered a fatal injury to the heart after a violent struggle with a burglary suspect.
Officer Cox responded to a burglary in progress. When he arrived, he spotted the suspect, who fled. After a foot pursuit, Officer Cox was able to overtake the suspect, who put up a violent struggle, striking Officer Cox in the chest, before being taken into custody. Officer Cox then returned to the station house, where he collapsed. He remained in a coma for almost three months and died as a result.
Officer Cox was a United States Navy veteran and had been assigned to the 107th Precinct. He is survived by his wife and three boys.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge 23127
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Wednesday, January 26, 1977
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