Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland, Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Benjamin F. Holland

Fannin County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, February 6, 1892

Benjamin F. Holland

Deputy Holland was shot and killed while attempting coming to the aid of a fellow deputy. He noticed that a local school teacher had a gun drawn on the other deputy and he was shot when he attempted to disarm the man.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was released on June 7, 1900.

Deputy Holland was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 37
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 119th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater

February 6, 2011