Hogansville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, February 26, 1972
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 26, 1972
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Patrolman Howard Horton was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest.
The suspect was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Horton was a veteran of World War II and served with the Hogansville Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife.