Police Officer Jasper Christopher Holmes

Police Officer Jasper Christopher Holmes | Stonega Police Department, Virginia
Stonega Police Department, Virginia
Police Officer Jasper Christopher Holmes

Stonega Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Tuesday, August 1, 1916

Jasper Christopher Holmes

Officer Holmes was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for fighting. During the arrest the suspect shot Officer Holmes 12 times.

Officer Holmes was a police officer for the Stonega Coke and Coal Company's company town and had been deputized by the Wise County Sheriff's Office. He had served with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his five children.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Wednesday, July 26, 1916
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Not available
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I am proud to say you are my Great Great Grandfather. Hopefully no can live up to what you became someday.

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