Roll of Honor
Incident
Fatally shot when his patrol was attacked by several gunmen.
Died in the Louth Infirmary from the wounds he sustained three days earlier in a gun battle at Cullyhanna, County Armagh, after he and two other officers were attacked during a political march.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Holland served with the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Holland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Timothy Holland 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 L, 592 of 749 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 79% of this state's fallen. That is 24.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Royal Irish Constabulary, 519 of 642 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Timothy Holland's cause is highlighted.
How Timothy Holland Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Timothy Holland is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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