Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Martin Zollman and Chief Peter Holt were shot and killed in the police station by a man who became enraged when they told him to forget about 50 cents he said his boss owed him. The subject entered the room around 9:00 a.m., pulled out his gun, and shot Chief Holt when he had risen from his desk in greeting. Officer Zollman stood up to reach for his gun, but the subject shot him. Despite his wound, he attempted to take down the subject, who continually beat him on his head until he fell to the floor. A fireman and a civilian overpowered the suspect when his gun jammed and took him into custody. The suspect was convicted of both murders and sentenced to death. He was executed by hanging on November 6th, 1929. Officer Zollman was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and served with the Livingston Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his brother and sister.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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.
Police Officer Zollman gave the Livingston Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Livingston community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Martin Zollman served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Police Officer Martin Zollman is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Livingston 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. Martin Zollman's cause is highlighted.
How Martin Zollman Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1929
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Martin Zollman is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Martin Zollman was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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