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Lieutenant John Hood was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by one of two racing vehicles on Roswell Road, one mile east of the Marietta city limits. He was responding to a call about the two vehicles and was cresting a hill on State Highway 120 when one of the vehicles struck his car at over 100 mph. The 18-year-old driver of the vehicle was also killed in the crash. Lieutenant Hood succumbed to his injuries one week after the incident. Lieutenant Hood had served with the Cobb County Police Department for over 20 years and was less than one month from retirement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sisters.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Hood gave the Cobb County Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Marietta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Hood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Cobb County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1960, 1 officer at Cobb County Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 2.
In 1960, 5 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 70. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Cobb County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29.8 and 42.5; the middle age was 33.5. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
John was 70. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 70. 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. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 70. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 16.7% of these deaths at Cobb County Police Department; July holds the most, 50%. Saturdays: 83.3%.
June holds 7.8% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 20.6%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Cobb County Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% 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 automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Cobb County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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