Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Edward Hogle was shot and killed as he rode with a posse who were tracking a group of Indians suspected of murdering four ranchers in Washoe County.
The posse located the Indians near Golconda, about forty miles east of Winnemucca. A prolonged shootout ensued in which Deputy Hogle and eight of the Indians were killed. Four other Indians were taken into custody. It is believed that three of the suspects died of disease and one died later of other causes.
Deputy Hogle had been deputized by the superintendent of the Nevada State Police, in Eagleville, who was in charge of the posse. He was survived by his mother and fiancee. He is reported to be buried at the Anderson District Cemetery in Anderson, California.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother and fiancee.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Hogle served with the Nevada State Police.
Thank you for your service to the people of Nevada. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Hogle.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Edward E. Hogle 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 NV, 82 of 146 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56.2% of this state's fallen. That is 56.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Nevada State Police, 1 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward E. Hogle's cause is highlighted.
How Edward E. Hogle Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward E. Hogle is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward E. Hogle was killed by handgun; .44 caliber.
Incident Location
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