David Eugene Morgan Jr.

Deadly force

Officer John Cook shot David Eugene Morgan Jr. when he allegedly threatened him with a knife. Cook and officer John Comfort had responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence shortly after 2 p.m. and found Morgan on the porch. Morgan stumbled over one chair and fell into a second one. According to Cook, this and his prior dealings with Morgan led him to believe he was intoxicated. A woman told Cook that Morgan had a knife, which Cook said he saw Morgan trying to conceal in his hand. Cook said he drew his pistol and pointed it at Morgan, who said, "Go ahead and shoot me. I want to die anyways, I'm gonna die anyways." Cook shot Morgan when he allegedly took an "aggressive stance" and refused to drop the knife.