Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Friday, September 22, 1922
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 22, 1922
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Deputy James Holiday was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to a domestic disturbance between a husband and wife.
As the deputies approached the front door the husband immediately opened fire, striking Deputy Holiday four times. The other deputy was struck in the shoulder and wounded but was able to return fire and wounded the subject.
Deputy Holiday was survived by his wife.