Reserve Officer James Boyd Cook, Jr., Westlake Police Department, Louisiana

Reserve Officer James Boyd Cook, Jr.

Westlake Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Thursday, August 30, 1990

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James Boyd Cook, Jr.

Officer Cook died from an accidental gunshot wound sustained two days earlier when another officer's weapon discharged in police headquarters.

Officer Cook had only served as a reserve officer with the agency for 2 weeks prior to the shooting.

Bio

Age 19
Tour 2 weeks
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

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Officer Cook,
On today, the 35th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Westlake. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 30, 2025