Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, October 27, 1987
Add to My HeroesErnest Cecil Holbert
Patrolman Holbert died from complication of a gunshot wound sustained 15 years earlier. Patrolman Holbert and another officer were attempting to arrest an intoxicated man in connection with an accident when the man produced a handgun and opened fire on the officers. Although both officers were wounded, they returned fire and killed the suspect.
Patrolman Holbert was struck in the head by one of the rounds. The wound caused him to undergo four operations in which parts of his brain were removed as a result of bullet fragments. He died of complications from a combination of the initial wounds and the ongoing operations.
Patrolman Holbert had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, January 2, 1972
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorney Generals Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Ernest Cecil Holbert of the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 65 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 27, 2020
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