Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Hobbs was killed when his throat was slit while attempting to arrest a man for stealing a sweater. The suspect was convicted of murder and executed on June 16, 1922.
Survivors
Officer Hobbs was survived by his wife and seven children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hobbs served with the Talladega Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Talladega community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hobbs.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Eugene Hobbs 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Talladega Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Eugene Hobbs's cause is highlighted.
How Eugene Hobbs Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eugene Hobbs is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eugene Hobbs was killed by edged weapon.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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