Town Marshal
Edward Rich Cook
Culver Police Department
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
Edward Rich Cook
Culver Police Department
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
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Incident Details
Cause of Death:Gunfire (Accidental)
Date/Time of Incident:
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
10:30 am
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
700 East Lake Shore Drive, Culver
Incident County:
Marshall
Incident Township:
Union
Weapon Used:
Officer's handgun
Suspect Disposition:
None
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Town Marshal
Edward Rich Cook
Culver Police Department
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
Edward Rich Cook
Culver Police Department
Tuesday, July 19, 1932
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Town Marshal Edward Cook was killed when he stopped to assist a motorist to change a tire at a local gas station.
As he leaned over, his service weapon fell out of its holster and discharged when it hit the pavement, striking him in the heart with a .32-caliber bullet.
Town Marshal Cook was survived by his wife, two daughters, three sons, sister, two brothers and father.
Personal Details
Age: 48Law Enforcement Service:
5 years, 0 months
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Burial Place:IOOF Cemetery, Richland Center