Hogansville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, February 26, 1972
Add to My HeroesHoward Thomas Horton
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.
Bio
- Age 51
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Horton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the the U.S. Army in Europe as a member of the 95th Infantry Division-the “Victory” Division which the 377th Infantry Regiment was a part of fighting the Germans during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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