Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer John Hoglund was shot and killed while responding to a robbery alarm at a local market store at 4052 52nd Street. He was shot three times with a .45 caliber handgun as he exited his patrol car. The assailants were later arrested and convicted of his murder. The subject who shot him was subsequently sentenced to death. Officer Hoglund had served with the Maywood Police Department for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children and mother.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hoglund gave the Maywood Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Maywood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hoglund.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer John A. Hoglund is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Maywood Police Department, 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. John A. Hoglund's cause is highlighted.
How John A. Hoglund Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John A. Hoglund is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John A. Hoglund was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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