Darden Hollis
1975
Darden Hollis. Darden also served in the U.S. Army. Darden served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Darden Hollis was shot and killed during a struggle with a man causing a disturbance at 7828 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood at 3:00 a.m. When deputies stopped to investigate a crowd, they approached a man who had broken a window. A scuffle ensued, and the man got a hold of one of the deputy's guns. He shot Deputy Hollis and two other officers. The other two deputies survived their wounds. The suspect was apprehended and charged with murder. He was found guilty of manslaughter and served a short prison service. After being released, he continued a life of crime and was sent back to prison for other crimes. In 2004, the suspect died during a struggle with corrections officers in Lancaster, California. Deputy Hollis was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, assigned to the West Hollywood Station.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Service Record
1954 – 1962
U.S. Army
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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