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Police Officer Michael Hoing and Police Officer Wayne Rice were shot and killed after responding to a noise complaint for the second time in one night at 1027 Franklin Street in Waterloo. As Officer Hoing called for backup, the subject struck Officer Rice on the head and gained control of his service weapon. The man then shot Officer Rice once. Officer Hoing was able to return fire but was struck four times. Officer Rice succumbed to his injuries at the scene, and Officer Hoing succumbed to injuries the following day at a local hospital. Two days after the murders, Deputy William Mullikin of the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Department was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a reported sighting of the suspect. The suspect, a parolee, was apprehended and sentenced to two life terms in prison with no chance for parole. The man died on March 18th, 2014, while still incarcerated. Officer Hoing had been with the Waterloo Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hoing gave the Waterloo Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waterloo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hoing.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Waterloo Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Michael is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
Michael is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 2 officers at Waterloo Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 3 officers in IA were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 76 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 5.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Michael was 28. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Waterloo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27.8 and 30.5; the middle age was 29. Michael had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Michael had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 60% of these deaths at Waterloo Police Department, more than any other month. Mondays: 20%.
July holds 16.3% of these deaths in IA, more than any other month. Mondays: 14.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Waterloo Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Waterloo Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where
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