Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable William Holliday was shot and killed while attempting to arrest near La Grange, Tennessee.
The man who shot him was convicted of murder and subsequently hanged on August 13th, 1896.
Constable Holliday was survived by his wife and 14 children.
Survivors
Constable Holliday was survived by his wife and 14 children.
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Constable Holliday served with the Fayette County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Somerville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable William Daniel 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Fayette County Constable's Office, 2 of 2 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. William Daniel Holliday's cause is highlighted.
How William Daniel Holliday Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Daniel Holliday is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Daniel Holliday was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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