Roll of Honor
Incident
The escapee had gained possession of a security guard's gun after she caught him breaking into a car at the Superdome. The man fled with the officer's gun as his description was broadcast. Officer Hauck, who was directing traffic in the 200 block of St. Charles Avenue, spotted the man running toward him and chased him to a nearby loading dock. As Officer Hauck reached for his handcuffs, the man opened fire, killing him.
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- July 23, 2026
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Hauck gave the New Orleans Police Department 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the New Orleans community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hauck.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Earl Joseph Hauck, II 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At New Orleans Police Department, 86 of 128 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 67.2% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Earl Joseph Hauck, II's cause is highlighted.
How Earl Joseph Hauck, II Compares
Offender Outcome
Deceased
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Earl Joseph Hauck, II is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Earl Joseph Hauck, II was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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