Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, January 1, 1975
Add to My HeroesDarden Hollis
Deputy Sheriff Darden Hollis was shot and killed during a struggle with a man causing a disturbance at 7828 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood at 3:00 a.m.
When deputies stopped to investigate a crowd, they approached a man who had broken a window. A scuffle ensued, and the man got a hold of one of the deputy's guns. He shot Deputy Hollis and two other officers. The other two deputies survived their wounds.
The suspect was apprehended and charged with murder. He was found guilty of manslaughter and served a short prison service. After being released, he continued a life of crime and was sent back to prison for other crimes. In 2004, the suspect died during a struggle with corrections officers in Lancaster, California.
Deputy Hollis was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, assigned to the West Hollywood Station. He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Guilty of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Hollis,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 1, 2025
