Police Officer Earl Ray Hoggard
Ketchikan Police Department
Alaska
End of Watch: Saturday, March 30, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 36

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 30, 1974
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Officer Hoggard was shot and killed after responding to a call at from citizens stating they came home and found their door open. As Officer Hoggard and his sergeant entered the apartment a suspect opened fire from inside with a .22 caliber rifle, killing Officer Hoggard.

The suspect then exchanged shots with another officer before committing suicide.

Officer Hoggard had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by wife and son.