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James Holmes, a 47-year-old police officer with the New York City Housing Authority Police Department, tragically lost his life on March 23, 1986, in Brooklyn, New York. Officer Holmes was off-duty and visiting a friend at 361 Livonia Avenue when he was approached by a man attempting to rob him. Despite resisting the robbery, Holmes was knocked unconscious by the assailant, who then stole his firearm and fled the scene. The suspect, however, returned shortly after and shot Holmes multiple times ...Read More
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James Holmes
Male
Black / African American
Brooklyn
NY
1986-03-23
47
James
Holmes
11/16/2025







