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Jailer Andrew Holbrook was shot and killed by two inmates during an escape attempt from the Pima County Jail attached to the original Pima County Courthouse in the 100 block of N Church Street. Although mortally wounded, Jailer Holbrook was able to prevent both prisoners from escaping. One of the men was hanged on April 15th, 1884, and the other was sentenced to life in prison. Jailer Holbrook had served with the Pima County Sheriff's Department for only four months and had previously served with the San Francisco Police Department, California, for many years.
Survivors
He was survived by his sister and brother.
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143 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Jailer Holbrook served with the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tucson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pima County Sheriff's Department has lost 11 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Andrew is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1883, 2 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1883, 43 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 144th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1883, 46 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 146th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Andrew was 52. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39. Andrew had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andrew was 52. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Andrew had served 0.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.3% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Sundays: 11.3%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 36.4% of all 11 deaths at Pima County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 17.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Pima County Sheriff's Department has 11 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
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Andrew W. Holbrook Apr 29, 1883
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Joe W. Meeks
Jan 21, 1913
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James A. Mercer
Dec 11, 1914
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Clifford W. Nelson
Oct 23, 1928
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John D. Anderson
Aug 9, 1948
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Rupert M. Hopkins
Dec 18, 1950
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Jack R. Brierly
Nov 16, 1953
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Ernest Calvillo
Jul 21, 1983
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Randall Wayne Graves
Jan 23, 1986
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Shannon Douglas Russell
Dec 5, 2002
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Timothy David Graham
Aug 10, 2005
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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