Classification

Corroborated

Incident Summary

On April 21, 1965, Vancouver police Constable Leonard Hogue committed a murder-suicide at his home in Coquitlam, BC, killing his wife Vera and six children before turning his gun on himself.

Well-Supported Details

• The incident occurred on April 21, 1965.
• The location of the incident was Constable Leonard Hogue's home in Coquitlam, BC.
• The victims included Constable Hogue's wife, Vera, and six children.
• The device used in the incident was a .357 revolver.
• There were no warnings given before the incident.

Unverified or Conflicting Claims

• The exact details of the events leading up to the incident are uncertain, as stated in Source 1.

Source Quality Notes

• Source 1: [news] https://vancouversun.com/life/this-week-in-history-police-officer-leonard-hogues-grisly-murder-suicide-shocked-region (credible)
• This source is a news article from a reputable publication, providing a detailed account of the incident.
• Source 2: [other] https://amok.fandom.com/wiki/Leonard_Hogue (other)
• This source is a wiki article, but it does not provide any reliable information about the incident, as stated in the summary.