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Incident
Deputy John Holloway was shot and killed as he transported a prisoner between Eagle Pass and San Antonio.
The prisoner hit him in the head with a hammer and then shot him twice in the head with his own weapon. After dumping his body, the suspect fled to Mexico in Deputy Holloway's car, where Mexican authorities arrested him.
He was wanted for several crimes in Mexico. During the slow process of having him extradited back to Texas, he escaped from the jail in Piedras Negras, Mexico, on April 30, 1925. On August 18, 1926, he was captured by Mexican authorities. The extradition process was again started, but the Mexican Government refused to return him.
Deputy Holloway was survived by his wife and two children.
Survivors
Deputy Holloway was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Holloway served with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the San Antonio community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Holloway.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has lost 18 officers; 10 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
John is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1924, 1 officer at Bexar County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1924, 10 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 46. Of the 10 killed feloniously at Bexar County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 52.5; the middle age was 43.
John was 46. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
John was 46. 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.
John was 46. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 10% of these deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office; February holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 10%.
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 18 deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 10% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has 18 officers remembered here, John among them.
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Joseph L. Hood Mar 19, 1840
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Edward Alexander Stevens
Nov 7, 1885
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John Thomas Holloway
Jul 23, 1924
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George L. Mangold
Sep 18, 1932
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Frank Benjamin Ackerman
Sep 21, 1937
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George Petrogallo
May 9, 1967
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Winford Odell Pattillo
Jun 9, 1969
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Joshua B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Feb 2, 1973
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Vincent L. Walker
Feb 2, 1973
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Elwood Edward Groff
Oct 15, 1979
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George R. Garza
Sep 20, 1982
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Arturo E. Rodriguez
Dec 14, 1982
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Adrian Salazar Aguilar
Jun 30, 1985
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David Delgado Castillo
Apr 11, 1991
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Jesus A. Garza, Jr.
Dec 26, 2003
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Kenneth Gary Vann, Sr.
May 28, 2011
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Timothy P. De La Fuente
Apr 30, 2020
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Ronald Rudy Butler
Sep 3, 2021
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