Patrolman Oliver P. Holderby
Springfield Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1929
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: DETECTIVE

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.