Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Hoskie Gene was killed after responding to a call of breaking and entering at a local store. Sergeant Gene discovered two men fleeing on foot and gave chase. A struggle ensued, and Sergeant Gene was strangled by one suspect as the second suspect beat him with a flashlight. Sergeant Gene died of the strangulation. The two suspects stole his patrol car, gun, and ammunition. Another unit was dispatched to check on him and discovered his body around 1:30 am along Arizona Route 98. The two suspects were apprehended the next day after crashing the patrol car. Sergeant Gene had served with the Navajo Division of Public Safety for 3 years and was assigned to the Kayenta District.
Survivors
He is survived by his five children and seven grandchildren.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Gene gave the Navajo Division of Public Safety 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Window Rock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Gene.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Hoskie Allen Gene 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 AZ, 204 of 330 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Navajo Division of Public Safety, 9 of 17 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 52.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hoskie Allen Gene's cause is highlighted.
How Hoskie Allen Gene Compares
Offender Outcome
Two suspects apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hoskie Allen Gene is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hoskie Allen Gene was killed by person.
Others Who Wore This Badge
16 officers from Navajo Division of Public Safety are honored on badge.nw.
