Patrolman Elmer E. Cobb, Boulder Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman Elmer E. Cobb

Boulder Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, November 19, 1923

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Elmer E. Cobb

Patrolman Elmer Cobb was shot and killed by unknown assailants while on his way to work.

He was walking from his home to headquarters just six blocks away when he was attacked behind a billboard and shot execution-style. His murder was never solved due to Prohibition-era political corruption.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Case never solved

ambush

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Patrolman Cobb,
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 Boulder.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 19, 2023