Town Marshal William Louis Cox, Dania Police Department, Florida

Town Marshal William Louis Cox

Dania Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Tuesday, August 24, 1915

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William Louis Cox

Town Marshal William Cox was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.

The suspect then murdered his own wife before committing suicide.

Marshal Cox had no previous experience as a law enforcement officer and was hired the previous year, after Town Marshal John Clifton was murdered, because of fearless discharge of duties.

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Age Not available
Tour 1 year
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Committed suicide

domestic

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Town Marshal Cox,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dania.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 24, 2025