Binghamton Police Department, New York
End of Watch: Monday, July 17, 1972
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 17, 1972
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Not guilty by reason of insanity
Patrolman William Holbert was shot and killed, and another officer was shot and seriously wounded after responding to a family disturbance call at 19 Baxter Street in Binghampton at 7:30 am.
The suspect, 46, was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody. The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Patrolman Holbert was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Binghamton Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.