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
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