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Deputy Chief Marshal James Holland was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk suspect. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He was adjudged insane and sent to the state mental asylum. On November 15, 1907, he hanged himself in his cell with his bed sheet.
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Deputy Chief was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Chief Marshal Holland served with the Booneville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Booneville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Chief Marshal Holland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Booneville Police Department remembered here.
James is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
James is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1906, 2 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1906, 89 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1906, 90 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 75th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 31. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42.
James was 31. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
James was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Tuesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Booneville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-E
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