Ketchikan Police Department, Alaska
End of Watch Saturday, March 30, 1974
Add to My HeroesEarl Ray Hoggard
Officer Earl 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, and had previously served with the United States Army and was a Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer. He was survived by wife and son.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 year
- Badge 36
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsI was an Alaskan Jr. State Trooper in Ketchikan when Earl was killed in the line of duty He was such a kind soul. A favorite in Ketchikan by all who knew him. Not a year goes by that I don't think about Earl.
Patrick Selig
Friend
September 12, 2024
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