Roll of Honor
Incident
Agent Edward Hockom succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he was shot after stopping a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle involved in an armed robbery 10 minutes earlier. When Agent Hockom stopped the vehicle the man opened fire with a handgun. The subject was later arrested after a long vehicle pursuit. He was subsequently charged with murder and three other robberies committed in the hour prior to the shooting. Agent Hockom had served with the Aurora Police Department for 7-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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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.
Agent Hockom gave the Aurora Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Aurora community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Agent Hockom.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Agent Edward John Hockom 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Aurora Police Department, 3 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward John Hockom's cause is highlighted.
How Edward John Hockom Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with murder
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward John Hockom is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward John Hockom was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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