Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kenneth Christopher Cook
Gender : Male
Age : 36
Race : White
Date : 03/29/2025
Location : Sierra Condominiums, 1000 block of SE Monterey Road
City : Stuart
County : Martin
State : Florida
Agency : Stuart Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On March 29, 2025, at approximately 7 a.m., a Stuart Police Department officer responded to a report of a man acting erratically and armed with a knife at the Sierra Condominiums. Upon arrival, the officer encountered 36-year-old Kenneth Christopher Cook, who was reportedly stalking a woman with the knife. After a brief interaction, Cook retreated into his residence and emerged with a larger knife, approximately eight or nine inches in length, and charged at the officer. The officer opened fire, discharging four rounds and striking Cook twice. Cook was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Martin County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.
