Police Officer Michael Wayne Hoing

Police Officer Michael Wayne Hoing

Waterloo Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Monday, July 13, 1981

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Michael Wayne Hoing

Police Officer Michael Hoing and Police Officer Wayne Rice were shot and killed after responding to a noise complaint for the second time in one night at 1027 Franklin Street in Waterloo.

As Officer Hoing called for backup, the subject struck Officer Rice on the head and gained control of his service weapon. The man then shot Officer Rice once. Officer Hoing was able to return fire but was struck four times. Officer Rice succumbed to his injuries at the scene, and Officer Hoing succumbed to injuries the following day at a local hospital.

Two days after the murders, Deputy William Mullikin of the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Department was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a reported sighting of the subject. The subject, a parolee, was apprehended and sentenced to two life terms in prison with no chance for parole.

The man died on March 18th, 2014, while still incarcerated.

Officer Hoing had been with the Waterloo Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Sunday, July 12, 1981
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Died in Prison

noise complaint, parolee

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Officer Hoing,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death i would just like to say thank you for your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waterloo. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
Usb

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 13, 2021

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