Cook was reportedly involved in a domestic dispute but fled the scene before an officer arrived. He was found at a nearby boat ramp where he shot at an officer, before the officer returned fire, according to police.
Victim's Name: David Cook
Agency Responsible: Nitro Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 52
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: August 1, 2015
County: Kanawha
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 694
Geography: Suburban