United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, July 31, 2021
Add to My HeroesDaniel Paul Cox
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent Dan Cox was killed in a vehicle crash near milepost 128 on State Route 86 near Sells, Arizona, at about 12:20 am.
Agent Cox's patrol vehicle and another vehicle collided head-on. Agent Cox and the driver of the other vehicle were both killed in the crash.
Agent Cox was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the United States Border Patrol for 24 years. He is survived by his two daughters, father, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 24 years
- Badge B022
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Arizona
Most Recent Reflection
View all 83 ReflectionsSBPA Cox,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but also when you served with the U.S. Army as well. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
A fellow BPA
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 1, 2022
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