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John Thomas Hobbs

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Mar 03, 2014

Victim Details

John Thomas Hobbs

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2014-03-03

43

John

Thomas Hobbs

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/11/2026

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On a tragic day in March 2014, a dedicated public servant, 43-year-old Detective John Thomas Hobbs, lost his life in a violent confrontation. A 21-year veteran of the Phoenix Police Department, Detective Hobbs was part of the Fugitive Apprehension Team that was attempting to serve a felony warrant on a man wanted in connection with a murder. The suspect had recently been released from prison.

The events unfolded when the suspect fled in a vehicle, leading the detectives on a pursuit that ...
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  • azcentral.com: Phoenix police officer shooting: Second detective ID'd
  • azcentral.com: Phoenix police shootout: 1 officer dead, 1 critically hurt
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