Anniston Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, May 22, 1938
Add to My HeroesHoyt Holder
Officer Hoyt Holder was shot and killed by a murder suspect he attempted to arrest. Officer Holder was able to return fire wounding the suspect, who was later arrested and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on March 19, 1948.
Officer Holder had served with the agency for 19 months. He was survived by his wife, three children and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Paroled in 1948
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
August 15, 2021
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