High Sheriff John Caldwell Cook, Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

High Sheriff John Caldwell Cook

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Tuesday, October 16, 1804

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John Caldwell Cook

High Sheriff John Cook was shot in the head and killed while discharging his duties as sheriff.

The subject who shot him was believed to have fled to Tennessee.

Sheriff Cook had served as sheriff for only 10 months. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 74
Tour 10 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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High Sheriff Cook,
On today, the 220th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Mecklenburg County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 16, 2024