Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook, West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander M. Cook

West Virginia Department of Prohibition, West Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, November 15, 1924

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Leander M. Cook

Deputy Prohibition Officer Leander Cook was shot and killed in Van, West Virginia, while attempting to arrest a constable who was wanted for making a false arrest.

Despite being wounded, Officer Cook returned fire and killed the subject. Officer Cook died two days later.

Officer Cook was survived by his wife.

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Age 45
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Thursday, November 13, 1924
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Prohibition Officer Cook,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of West Virginia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 15, 2024