Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, January 1, 1975
Add to My HeroesDarden Hollis
Deputy Sheriff Darden Hollis was shot and killed during a struggle with a man on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with murder. He was found guilty of manslaughter and served a short prison service. After being released he continued a life of crime and was sent back to prison for other crimes. In 2004 the suspect died during a struggle with corrections officers in Lancaster, California.
Deputy Hollis had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 15 years and was assigned to the West Hollywood Station. He was a United States Army veteran and was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsIt is tragic to see that anyone would have to give their life on United States soil, especially after one gave years of faithful military service. I am grateful for individuals such as Deputy Hollis who are out there day and night protecting citizens. They may not get the recognition they deserve, but they still continue to risk their lives every day and unfortunately some must give their lives in the process.
While Deputy Hollis's sacrifice may have occurred over 40 years ago, it does not make the incident any less tragic. To leave behind a family is something no one ever wants to do, and I am grateful for people like Deputy Hollis. I hope to walk in a path as virtuous as Deputy Hollis's one day.
Andrew De Jong
April 5, 2019
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Troy Chisum
Fulton County Sheriff's Office, IL
EOW: June 25, 2019
Police Officer Michael Langsdorf
North County Police Cooperative, MO
EOW: June 23, 2019
Corporal Jose "Speedy" Espericueta
Mission Police Department, TX
EOW: June 20, 2019
Trooper Jerry L. Smith
Nebraska State Patrol, NE
EOW: June 20, 2019
Police Officer Tara Christina O'Sullivan
Sacramento Police Department, CA
EOW: June 19, 2019
Patrol Officer John David Hetland
Racine Police Department, WI
EOW: June 17, 2019
Police Officer Steven James Brown
Port St. Lucie Police Department, FL
EOW: June 12, 2019
Trooper William Moden
Colorado State Patrol, CO
EOW: June 14, 2019
Deputy Sheriff Julius Jamal "Jay" Dailey
Monroe County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: June 11, 2019