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Police Officer Earl Ray Hoggard | Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska

Police Officer

Earl Ray Hoggard

Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska

End of Watch: Saturday, March 30, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 41

Tour: 1 year

Badge # 36

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/30/1974

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Committed suicide

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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.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
March 30, 2010

 

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