Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 36 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/25/1975
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Paroled after 9 years
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Superintendent Holly Holcomb was shot and killed in front of the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon.
Superintendent Holcomb was confronted by a former member of the agency and shot.
The suspect was taken into custody, sentenced to life, but paroled after only nine years.
Superintendent Holcomb had been employed with the Oregon State Police for 36 years.
