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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 22, 1978
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 33 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Oakland Police Dept. NJ
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
8 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NJ
USA
Sat. Apr. 22, 1978
Summary:
Patrolman Hughes succumbed to injuries sustained seven weeks earlier when he was assaulted during a call. He and several other officers had responded to a bar for a report of a brawl. As the officers attempted to break up the fight Patrolman Hughes was thrown to the ground by several people and repeatedly kicked in the face, abdomen and ribs. Patrolman Hughes was put under a doctor's care and died of his injuries almost two months later.
Patrolman Hughes had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and two children.
