Town Marshal Enoch Cooksey, McMinnville Police Department, Tennessee

Town Marshal Enoch Cooksey

McMinnville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1873

Enoch Cooksey

Marshal Enoch Cooksey was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance near a house of ill-refute, near the center of town.

The suspect fled after shooting Marshal Cooksey in the chest.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 136th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 16, 2009