Police Officer James Holmes, New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

Police Officer James Holmes

New York City Housing Authority Police Department, New York

End of Watch Sunday, March 23, 1986

James Holmes

Officer Holmes was shot and killed while off-duty when a man attempted to rob him. Officer Holmes was visiting a friend at 361 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. After entering the building he was approached by a man who attempted to rob him. Officer Holmes resisted and the suspect was able to knock Officer holmes unconscious. The suspect then stole Officer Holmes' firearm and fled. He then returned and shot officer holmes in the chest, killing him.

The suspect was arrested after he told his probation officer that he thought he might be wanted for killing a Police Officer. He was later convicted of 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Robbery and 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He was sentenced to 32 1/2 years to life in prison. The suspect is eligible for parole on May 31, 2019.

Officer Holmes had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for 17 years and was survived by his wife and four children. He was assigned to Service Area 3.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 17 years
Badge 1875

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 24 years in prison

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It was my honor to research newspapers, books and magazines and finally find your ID Card Photo and make sure your photo was put on this site. I wanted to put a face to your heroism in the Line of Duty. I did the research because you are a brother officer and no matter how many years past, you will always be remembered. Rest Easy Hero.

APO Christian Durante
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February 5, 2016