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William Francis Holbert Jr.
Incident
Patrolman William Holbert was shot and killed, and another officer was shot and seriously wounded after responding to a family disturbance call at 19 Baxter Street in Binghampton at 7:30 am. The suspect, 46, was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody. The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Patrolman Holbert was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Binghamton Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Holbert gave the Binghamton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Binghamton community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
William Francis Holbert Jr. served in the U.S. Army (1964â1967) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Binghamton Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1972, 1 officer at Binghamton Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1972, 7 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1972, 142 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 28th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1972, 160 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 26. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Binghamton Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 35; the middle age was 29. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
William was 26. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
William was 26. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 26. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 20% of these deaths at Binghamton Police Department; November holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Binghamton Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 4.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Binghamton Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Military Service
William Francis Holbert Jr. served in the U.S. Army (1964–1967) before joining law enforcement.
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