Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable John Hollis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who was terrorizing the town of Littleton. The suspect was arrested after murdering Constable Hollis. The 25-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 22 years. He was paroled on December 23rd, 1910.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Hollis served with the Jefferson County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Birgmingham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hollis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Constable John H. Hollis is one of 17,559 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,586 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 9.1 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Jefferson County Constable's Office, 4 of 4 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. John H. Hollis's cause is highlighted.
How John H. Hollis Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John H. Hollis is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John H. Hollis was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Jefferson County Constable's Office are honored on badge.nw.
