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Officer Charles Hoard was shot and killed by one of three men he had arrested for drunkenness. The suspect, a popular young attorney who claimed self defense, was charged with murder and released after he posted a $5000 bond. His first trial ended with a hung jury. His second trial resulted in a acquittal. After the trial the suspect's health began to fail. On July 15, 1913, in a very bad state of health, he shot and killed himself.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hoard served with the Hopkinsville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hopkinsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hoard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hopkinsville Police Department has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1907, 1 officer at Hopkinsville Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1907, 10 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Hopkinsville Police Department; March holds the most, 33.3%. Thursdays: 33.3%.
December holds 11.5% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Hopkinsville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 83.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Hopkinsville Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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