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- Mar. 23, 1986 -
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New York City Housing Authority Police Department
Resided: NY, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 23, 1986
Race/Sex: Black Male / 47 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: New York City Housing Authority Police Dept.
NY   USA
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Badge: 1875
On The Job: 17 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: NY   USA   Sun. Mar. 23, 1986
Summary: Officer Holmes was shot and killed while off-duty when a man attempted to rob him. Officer Holmes was visiting a friend at 361 Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. After entering the building he was approached by a man who attempted to rob him. Officer Holmes resisted and the suspect was able to knock Officer holmes unconscious. The suspect then stole Officer Holmes' firearm and fled. He then returned and shot officer holmes in the chest, killing him.

The suspect was arrested after he told his probation officer that he thought he might be wanted for killing a Police Officer. He was later convicted of 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Robbery and 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He was sentenced to 32 12 years to life in prison. The suspect is eligible for parole on May 31, 2019.

Officer Holmes had served with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department for 17 years and was survived by his wife and four children. He was assigned to Service Area 3.p

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