Roll of Honor
Incident
Game Warden Arthur Hubbard was shot and killed as he and a local constable served a search warrant on a game violator near Trail, Oregon. After searching the suspect's cabin, the two officers were leaving when they encountered the man.
After a short exchange of words, the suspect lifted his rifle and shot Game Warden Hubbard, killing him.
The suspect was arrested the following day by the county sheriff. He was charged with Game Warden Hubbard's murder but later acquitted.
Game Warden Hubbard had served with the Oregon Game Commission for more than two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Game Warden Hubbard gave the Oregon Game Commission 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Hubbard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Game Warden Arthur S. Hubbard 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 OR, 115 of 197 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58.4% of this state's fallen. That is 4.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Oregon Game Commission, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur S. Hubbard's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur S. Hubbard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur S. Hubbard is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
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