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Police Officer Hoyt Holder | Anniston Police Department, Alabama Anniston Police Department, Alabama

Police Officer

Hoyt Holder

Anniston Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch: Sunday, May 22, 1938

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 42

Tour: 1 year, 6 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 5/22/1938

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Sentenced to life in prison

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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.

Officer Holder had served with the agency for 19 months. He was survived by his wife, three children and four sisters.

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On the anniversary of his death, we pause to honor and remember Officer Holder and acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice he paid.

May he never be forgotten.

Major D.W. Warren
Montgomery Police Dept. - Montgomery, AL
May 22, 2007

 

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