Fairmount Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, June 26, 1941
Add to My HeroesWilliam James Cox
Marshal William Cox passed away after suffering a heart attack while arresting a subject for causing a disturbance in a local tavern.
Marshal Cox had arrested the man and was on his way to the justice of the peace when he collapsed.
Marshal Cox had served with the Fairmount Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, ten children, brother, sister, and two grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
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