Deputy Sheriff Larry Todd Cook

Larry Todd Cook

Deputy Larry Cook was shot and killed while serving a misdemeanor trespassing warrant.

Deputy Cook had gone to the suspect's home alone to serve the warrant when the suspect shot him with a shotgun in the back of the head, the back, and the legs. Another person in the house called 911 to report the shooting as the killer fled the scene. A chase ensued with officers from several agencies and ended when the killer crashed into a roadblock. As officers approached his vehicle he committed suicide. The killer had a lengthy criminal record consisting of non-violent crimes.

Deputy Cook had served with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office for 3 years. He is survived by his fiancee and young daughter.