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Patrolman William F. Holbert, Jr. | Binghamton Police Department, New York Binghamton Police Department, New York

Patrolman

William F. Holbert, Jr.

Binghamton Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Monday, July 17, 1972

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 26

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/17/1972

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not guilty by reason of insanity

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Patrolman Holbert was shot and killed after responding to a family disturbance call. The suspect was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody. The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Patrolman Holbert had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.

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Bill,

You were long gone before I got on the job, but your memory was still there 13 years later. Now it's been 38 years and I still keep you in my prayers. I still see one of the men who was with you that terrible day and he too keeps you in his thoughts.
Thanks for your sacrifice.

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August 4, 2010

 

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