Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Holmes was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for fighting. During the arrest the suspect shot Officer Holmes 12 times.
Officer Holmes was a police officer for the Stonega Coke and Coal Company's company town and had been deputized by the Wise County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He had served with the agency for 5 years and was survived by his five children.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Holmes gave the Stonega Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stonega community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Holmes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jasper Christopher Holmes 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 VA, 394 of 656 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.1% of this state's fallen. That is 60.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Stonega Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jasper Christopher Holmes's cause is highlighted.
How Jasper Christopher Holmes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jasper Christopher Holmes is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jasper Christopher Holmes was killed by shotgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Stonega Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
