U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Earl Hoggard
1974
Earl Ray Hoggard served the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years.
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.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
1952 – 1972
Also Served
Ketchikan Police Department
Police Officer
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