Marshal John Cox, Lamasco Police Department, Kentucky

Marshal John Cox

Lamasco Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, December 24, 1892

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John Cox

Marshal John Cox was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disturbing a religious gathering on Christmas Eve.

The subject fled the area after shooting Marshal Cox but was arrested in Princeton, Kentucky, two months later.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Marshal Cox,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lamasco.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 24, 2022