Anniston Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, May 22, 1938
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 22, 1938
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1948
Officer Hoyt Holder was shot and killed by a murder suspect he attempted to arrest. Officer Holder was able to return fire wounding the suspect, who was later arrested and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled on March 19, 1948.
Officer Holder had served with the agency for 19 months. He was survived by his wife, three children and four sisters.