Roll of Honor
Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr.
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Hollingsworth was shot and killed as he rode with a posse who was searching for a man wanted for wounding another deputy three days earlier.
Deputy Hollingsworth had been sworn in as a deputy to ride with the posse.
Dep. Hollingsworth -
My prayers for your eternal rest. Thank you for your service to the people of Arapahoe County and the State of Colorado.
Sgt. Kieth Moreland Arapahoe Community College PD (Ret. LAPD) January 7th, 2020
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- August 2, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff Hollingsworth served with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Centennial community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gabriel B. Hollingsworth Jr. was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
