Etowah County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, August 1, 1942
Add to My HeroesCharles Cook
Deputy Cook was struck and killed by a vehicle while checking on a person lying on the side of the Gadsden Anniston Highway before 9 pm.
He had just stepped out of his patrol car when he was struck. The driver fled the scene. Two men and a woman were apprehended a few hours later.
Deputy Cook was survived by his wife, son, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Cook,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Etowah County.
R.I.P.
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