EDWARD HOLMES

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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 14-W: 31
Department: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, P.D.
End of Watch: September 23, 1865
Cause: SHOT
Age: 35
Years of Service: Unk
Description: On August 30, 1865, Patrolman Holmes was shot in the abdomen when he attempted to serve a warrant for stolen property and resisting arrest. Patrolman Holmes was bedridden until his death due to the gunshot wound a month later on September 23rd. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 14 years and nine months in prison.
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