Corporal Marcus W. Hood, Topeka Police Department, Kansas

Corporal Marcus W. Hood

Topeka Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, November 1, 1974

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Marcus W. Hood

Corporal Marcus Hood was killed in a helicopter crash while attempting to make an emergency landing. He was attempting to land in the parking lot of the Topeka Public Library when he took evasive maneuvers to avoid striking a woman and her child.

Corporal Hood had served with the agency for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 18 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

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Officer Wood,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Topeka. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 1, 2024