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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hazard Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Alford is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Alford is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alford 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 1922, 15 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alford was 29. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Alford was 29. 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.
Alford was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 11.5% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 11.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Hazard Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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
Hazard Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Alford among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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