Deputy Sheriff Grant Holliday

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Grant Holliday
End of Watch: Sun, Dec 10th, 1905
Date of Incident: Sun, Dec 10th, 1905
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: Not Known

Incident

Deputy Grant Holliday was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a warrant on two brothers. He and two deputized civilians located the brothers outside of the Jackson city limits and informed them they were under arrest.

The two suspects approached the deputies in a threatening manner and Deputy Holliday raised his shotgun in defense. One of the brothers and Deputy Holliday exchanged shots, and Deputy Holliday was fatally wounded.

One of the suspects was also wounded, and both were taken into custody.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Breathitt County Sheriff's Office Patch
Breathitt County Jail Patch
1137 Main Street
Jackson, Kentucky 41339
(606) 666-3805

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