Michael Wayne Hoing

Death by Force
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On July 12, 1981, Police Officer Michael Wayne Hoing, aged 28, and his colleague, Police Officer Wayne Robert Rice, were fatally shot while responding to a noise complaint at 1027 Franklin Street in Waterloo, Iowa. This incident occurred during their second visit to the residence that night, as the initial complaint about loud music had not been fully resolved.

The events unfolded when Officers Hoing and Rice returned to the residence after the music had been turned off, only to be met ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Wayne Hoing

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Waterloo

    IA

    1981-07-12

    28

    Michael

    Wayne Hoing

    01/03/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    What has always struck me about the tragic events on that night in July 1981 is the role of the byst... ...Read More
    05/14/2024
    Hey everyone,
    Something that's been on my mind about the 1981 Waterloo shooting is the atmosphe... ...Read More
    04/04/2023
    I've been following the case of Officers Hoing and Rice for some time, and I can't help but think ab... ...Read More
    03/21/2023
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