Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Alford Hollan succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while questioning two brothers about gunshots that had been fired in the north part of the town.
He and another officer were on foot patrol when they heard the shots, and they went to investigate at approximately 1:30 am. They encountered the brothers in front of their home and asked if they had heard the shots. The men became abusive towards the officers, who then threatened to arrest them for being drunk in public. One of the brothers then pulled out a gun and opened fire, striking Patrolman Hollan twice in the abdomen. Despite the wounds, he returned fire and wounded both men.
The two brothers were both arrested and charged with Patrolman Holland's murder. One of the brothers was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Patrolman Hollan was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Patrolman Hollan was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hollan served with the Hazard Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hazard community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hollan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Alford Hollan 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Hazard Police Department, 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. Alford Hollan's cause is highlighted.
How Alford Hollan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alford Hollan is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alford Hollan was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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