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Sheriff Herman "Red" Cook, born on May 22, 1905, met his demise on August 18, 1963. His death was a result of a tragic incident involving law enforcement.
On the day of his death, Sheriff Cook and Chief of Police James Pace of the Littleville Police Department were engaged in an attempt to arrest a bootlegger. This operation turned fatal when both law enforcement officers were shot and killed during the confrontation.
Sheriff Cook was a respected figure in his community, having ...Read More
On the day of his death, Sheriff Cook and Chief of Police James Pace of the Littleville Police Department were engaged in an attempt to arrest a bootlegger. This operation turned fatal when both law enforcement officers were shot and killed during the confrontation.
Sheriff Cook was a respected figure in his community, having ...Read More
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Her Cook
Male
White / Caucasian
Tuscumbia
AL
1963-08-18
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Cook
11/18/2025
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I came across Sheriff Herman "Red" Cook's case and it really got me thinking about the courage it ta... ...Read More
09/27/2024
09/27/2024
I was reading about the tragic incident involving Sheriff Herman "Red" Cook and Chief James Pace, an... ...Read More
04/16/2024
04/16/2024
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of Sheriff Herman "Red" Cook's death on... ...Read More
03/31/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact of Sheriff Herman "Red" Cook's death on... ...Read More
03/31/2024
