Cochran County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Monday, May 3, 1948
Add to My HeroesMac Wesley Hancock
Sheriff Hancock was killed in an automobile accident on the Levelland-Whiteface Highway while returning from Huntsville after dropping off a prisoner. His vehicle struck a piece of construction equipment during a heavy dust storm.
Sheriff Hancock had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his two sons.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsRest in Peace Sheriff Mac Wesley Hancock. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Cochran County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers.
Amen.
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May 4, 2016
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