Superintendent Holly V. Holcomb, Oregon State Police, Oregon

Superintendent Holly V. Holcomb

Oregon State Police, Oregon

End of Watch Tuesday, November 25, 1975

Holly V. Holcomb

Superintendent Holly Holcomb was shot and killed in front of the Public Service Building in Salem, Oregon.

Superintendent Holcomb was confronted by a former member of the agency and shot.

The suspect was taken into custody, sentenced to life, but paroled after only nine years.
Superintendent Holcomb had been employed with the Oregon State Police for 36 years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 36 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Paroled after 9 years

Most Recent Reflection

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Holly was one of my beloved uncles, husband of my dear Aunt Bonnie. We lost her just this year. They are both well-loved and remembered. Uncle Holly is always laughing in my memories.

Deborah Thornburg Woodward
Niece

March 19, 2012