ERMON BOYCE COX

Officer Rank: Trooper
Memorial Panel: 43-E: 4
Department: Arkansas State Police
End of Watch: August 17, 1958
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: 10 months
Description: Trooper Cox was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop. Trooper Cox was off-duty when he observed a traffic violation. Trooper Cox engaged in pursuit of the suspect, which ended at the suspect's home. The suspect entered the residence, emerged with a rifle and fatally shot Trooper Cox. The suspect fled the scene in a boat but was captured a short time after and charged with the slaying of Trooper Cox.
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