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 to lesser charges and were sentenced to jail.
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 Convicted
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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