Maywood Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, May 29, 1992
Add to My HeroesJohn A. Hoglund
Officer John Hoglund was shot and killed while responding to a robbery alarm at a local market store at 4052 52nd Street.
He was shot three times with a .45 caliber handgun as he exited his patrol car. The assailants were later arrested and convicted of his murder. The subject who shot him was subsequently sentenced to death.
Officer Hoglund had served with the Maywood Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his two children and mother.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 58 ReflectionsWell John Dear I made my annual visit to your grave. How is it possible that life has gone on without you? How is it possible that I could have survived that shock? One moment we are planning our future together. So much joy to look forward to with good friends and family. We were going to get married on the beach. Just a small ceremony with our kids, close family and cherished friends. But not to be. You were killed, gone. Our plans shattered with my heart. I truly thought I would be next. I really wanted God to take me too. But no. I was to stay. Here we are 33yrs later. I will forever be grateful for the love we shared, for the time we had. You changed me. I will never forget you. Not ever! As I read what others have experienced with you it warms and heals my heart. You mattered John Dear!
Terri French Smith
Fiance'
May 31, 2025
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