United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, May 7, 1909
Add to My HeroesAlonzo Walter "Lon" Holden
Special Marshal Holden was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while attempting to serve a warrant on two men in Oklahoma.
Special Marshal Holden was one of 20 officers who had gone to the location to serve the warrant. The officers had arrested two men when Special Marshal Holden observed a third suspect running into the woods. When Special Marshal Holden fired his gun into the air as a warning shot, a shootout ensued. During the shootout, Special Marshal Holden was accidentally shot in the head by another officer. Two of the suspects were also killed in the shootout.
Special Marshal Holden had also served as the city marshal of Hugo, Oklahoma. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Location Oklahoma
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsLon Holden was the oldest brother of my grandfather, J.D. "Delt" Holden. He died before my mother was born but she told me about him and his life in law enforcement.
Terry Miller
Great-nephew
August 4, 2022
