Roll of Honor
Incident
Warden William Hoblitzell was shot and killed while investigating reports of hunters in the Kenilworth Woods in Union County. He was shot twice with a .22 caliber rifle as he walked through the woods.
No suspects were ever identified in connection with his murder.
Warden Hoblitzell had served with the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game and Wildlife for 25 years.
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- August 2, 2026
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Warden Hoblitzell gave the New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Warden Hoblitzell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Warden William Hoblitzell 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 NJ, 229 of 646 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.4% of this state's fallen. That is 35.4 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At New Jersey Divison of Fish and Wildlife, 2 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 25% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Hoblitzell's cause is highlighted.
How William Hoblitzell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Hoblitzell is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Hoblitzell was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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