Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch: Tuesday, November 25, 1975
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 36 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 25, 1975
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled after 9 years
Superintendent Holly Holcomb was shot and killed in front of the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon.
Superintendent Holcomb was confronted by a former member of the agency and shot.
The suspect was taken into custody, sentenced to life, but paroled after only nine years.
Superintendent Holcomb had been employed with the Oregon State Police for 36 years.