Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Joe Holliday and Officer Brice Hurst were shot and killed by a fellow police officer. All three were seen arguing before the incident.
The officer, who claimed self-defense, was charged with two counts of murder. His first trial ended with a hung jury. On September 23, 1924, the charges were dismissed.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Holliday served with the Anniston Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Anniston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Holliday.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Joe Holliday 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 AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 63 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Anniston Police Department, 13 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 86.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joe Holliday's cause is highlighted.
How Joe Holliday Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joe Holliday is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joe Holliday was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Anniston Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
