Patrolman Alford Holland

Alford Holland

Patrolman Alford Holland succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while questioning two brothers about gunshots that had been fired in the north part of the town.

He and another officer were on foot patrol when they heard the shots and they went to investigate at approximately 1:30 am. They encountered the brothers in front of their home and asked if they had heard the shots. The men became abusive towards the officers, who then threatened to arrest them for being drunk in public. One of the brothers then pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking Patrolman Holland twice in the abdomen.

Despite the wounds he returned fire and wounded both men. The two brothers were both arrested and charged with Patrolman Holland's murder. One of the brothers was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.