Jackson Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 5, 1907
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 5, 1907
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Pardoned in 1916
Captain Holzapfel was shot and killed by a fellow officer at the police station. The officer, who was very intoxicated, walked into the police station and shot him three times in the chest.
The suspect, who claimed temporary insanity, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life. He was pardoned on August 17, 1916, by Governor Woodbridge N. Ferris.