Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Hoard was shot and killed by one of three men he had arrested for drunkenness. The suspect, a popular young attorney who claimed self defense, was charged with murder and released after he posted a $5000 bond. His first trial ended with a hung jury. His second trial resulted in a acquittal. After the trial the suspect's health began to fail. On July 15, 1913, in a very bad state of health, he shot and killed himself.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hoard served with the Hopkinsville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hopkinsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hoard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles Hoard is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Hopkinsville Police Department, 6 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Hoard's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Hoard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Hoard is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Hoard was killed by gun.
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