Quincy Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Tuesday, October 4, 1927
Add to My HeroesAlfred N. Hollis
Patrolman Alfred Hollis was shot and killed when he and his partner responded to a burglary call at a local hardware store.
Patrolman Hollis went to the back of the store and the other officer went to the front. The second officer heard a shot and ran to the back of the store where he found Patrolman Hollis fatally wounded. A suspect was arrested after a shootout with police in Connecticut. The man pled guilty and was sentenced to life in prison and has since died.
Patrolman Hollis had served with the agency for one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsPatrolman Hollis, it has been 98 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 1 year of law enforcement service to the citizens of Quincy.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
October 7, 2024
