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U.S. Coast Guard · United States United States

Earl Ray Hoggard

Died March 30, 1974

Earl Ray Hoggard served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years. Earl served during the years of the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Officer Earl Hoggard was shot and killed after responding to a call at from citizens stating they came home and found their door open. As Officer Hoggard and his sergeant entered the apartment a suspect opened fire from inside with a .22 caliber rifle, killing Officer Hoggard. The suspect then exchanged shots with another officer before committing suicide. Officer Hoggard had served with the agency for 1 year, and had previously served with the United States Army and was a Retired Coast Guard Warrant Officer.

Survivors
He was survived by wife and son.
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Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1952 – 1972
Also Served
Ketchikan Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58-W · Line 12 cut as EARL RAY HOGGARD
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Police Officer Hoggard gave the Ketchikan Police Department 1 year.

Thank you for your service to the Ketchikan community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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