Ronnie Donald Cox, a 46-year-old male police officer with the Addison Police Department in Texas, tragically died on December 15, 1986. Officer Cox was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Addison Police Department for eight years. He was well-respected by his colleagues and the community for his dedication and service.
On December 12, 1986, Officer Cox was involved in a narcotics raid in Dallas. During the raid, he was accidentally shot by a fellow officer who did not know that any officers would be entering the house from the direction that Officer Cox and his partner entered. Officer Cox was transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
The incident was determined to be an inadvertent gunfire, and no arrests or suspects were involved. There were no litigations, murder charges, or investigations related to his death, as it was ruled an accident. Officer Cox's death was a significant loss to the Addison Police Department and the community he served.
Officer Cox is remembered and honored by his family, friends, and fellow officers. He is buried in Cox Cemetery in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas. His legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew him and the impact he had on the community.
