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Patrolman Oliver P. Holderby | Springfield Police Department, Ohio Springfield Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman

Oliver P. Holderby

Springfield Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1929

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 38

Tour: 7 years

Badge # DETECTIVE

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 7/4/1929

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Shot and killed

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Patrolman Holderby was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to question a man about a car. The suspect immediately opened fire, killing Patrolman Holderby and wounding his partner. The suspect was wounded by return gunfire and was arrested a short time later when he went to a hospital for treatment. The suspect died from his gunshot wounds.

Patrolman Holderby had served with the agency for 7 years.

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AS A FORMER RESIDENT OF SPRINGFIELD I APPRECIATE PATROLMAN HOLDERBY SERVICE. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

BOB
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November 1, 2005

 

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