Agent Edward John Hockom, Aurora Police Department, Colorado

Agent Edward John Hockom

Aurora Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1987

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Edward John Hockom

Agent Edward Hockom succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained four days earlier when he was shot after stopping a vehicle that matched the description of a vehicle involved in an armed robbery 10 minutes earlier.

When Agent Hockom stopped the vehicle the man opened fire with a handgun. The subject was later arrested after a long vehicle pursuit. He was subsequently charged with murder and three other robberies committed in the hour prior to the shooting.

Agent Hockom had served with the Aurora Police Department for 7-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 7 years
Badge 80-10

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, September 18, 1987
Weapon Handgun
Offender Charged with murder

robbery, traffic stop

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I was part of the investigation of Ed’s homicide in the trailer park for CSI, and out on I70 when an incredibly brave APD officer pulled in front of the suspect vehicle speeding along the interstate and slammed on the brakes of his patrol car, allowing the suspect to rear end the patrol car, stopping the pursuit. The suspect was taken into custody. At his sentencing he was sentenced to life without parole. Agent Hokem was a brave police officer, trading gunfire with the suspect who basically ambushed him. He was missed by all who knew him and saluted by officers from everywhere at his service.

Detective James Weber
Aurora Police Department

September 22, 2025