U.S. Army · United States 
William Holbert
1972
William F. Holbert Jr. served the U.S. Army for 3 years. William also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman William Holbert was shot and killed, and another officer was shot and seriously wounded after responding to a family disturbance call at 19 Baxter Street in Binghampton at 7:30 am. The suspect, 46, was shot and wounded by other officers before being taken into custody. The man was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Patrolman Holbert was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Binghamton Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1964 – 1967
U.S. Army
Also Served
Binghamton Police Department
Patrolman
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