Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, February 23, 1974
Add to My HeroesJonah Darrell Cox
Patrolman Jonah Cox was shot and killed when he intervened in a disturbance outside of a night club while off duty. When he identified himself as a police officer one of the men fled on foot with Patrolman Cox in pursuit.
The man pulled out a gun and shot Patrolman Cox as he caught him in the parking lot of a nearby restaurant at 3618 Bardstown Road.
Both men were charged with murder but accepted plea bargains, after a mistrial, to lesser charges and were sentenced to jail. The killer got two years for voluntary manslaughter.
Patrolman Cox served with the Louisville Police Department for less than two and a half years and was survived by his daughter.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 2 years, 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 2 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsJonah Cox was working on my platoon at the time of his death. My entire platoon was devastated and went as a group to his funeral service. RIP BROTHER!
Rondal A Birge (Sergeant Retired) LPD
Louisville Police, KY
January 10, 2021
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