Anniston Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 26, 1922
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 26, 1922
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Murder charge dismissed
Officer Brice Hurst and Officer Joe Holliday were shot and killed by a fellow police officer. All three were seen arguing before the incident.
The officer, who claimed self-defense, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. His first trial ended with a hung jury. On September 23, 1924, the charge was dismissed.