CARLOS WILSON HOLDER

Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 24-E: 27
Department: Forsyth County, North Carolina, S.O.
End of Watch: April 14, 1923
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Deputy Sheriff Holder was shot as he questioned a group of seven young men regarding money stolen from a lady's purse. The men cursed at Deputy Holder and attacked him. One of the men drew a .38 pistol and shot Deputy Holder in the chest. Deputy Holder died at the scene. His assailant was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
