Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Brent Holloway was shot and killed by an arson suspect who had earlier stated he was going to kill a police officer. The suspect had set fire to a large cabin home in Teller County with the intention of getting revenge for previously being sent to prison. As Deputy Holloway guarded the house while awaiting the arson investigators, the suspect snuck up from behind and shot him in the back of the head. The suspect stole Deputy Holloway's service weapon and used it to commit suicide two days later. Deputy Holloway had served with the Teller County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, and three siblings.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Holloway gave the Teller County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Divide community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Holloway.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Brent Andrew Holloway 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brent Andrew Holloway's cause is highlighted.
How Brent Andrew Holloway Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brent Andrew Holloway is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brent Andrew Holloway was killed by shotgun; 20 gauge.