Chief of Police Hill Hagaman

Chief of Police Hill Hagaman | Boone Police Department, North Carolina
Boone Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Hill Hagaman

Boone Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Tuesday, October 10, 1933

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Hill Hagaman

Chief Hagaman was shot and killed while conducting a liquor raid at the Blue Goose barbecue stand on Blowing Rock Road.

Chief Hagaman and a deputy sheriff had just located 22 pints of whiskey when the 21 year old attendant produced a pistol and shot Chief Hagaman twice. The deputy returned fire, slightly wounding the suspect and took him into custody. Chief Hagaman was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds 5 days later.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Thursday, October 5, 1933
  • Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
  • Offender Sentenced to 30 years
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