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William Holley

Case from Selma, AL dated Nov 09, 2025

Victim Details

William Holley

Male

Selma

AL

2025-11-09

63

William

Holley

06/26/2026

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William Holley, a 63-year-old male, was tragically killed in Selma, Alabama. On a Saturday night in early November 2025, police responded to a call at the intersection of Philpot Avenue and Washington Street. Upon arrival, they discovered Holley unresponsive, having sustained a gunshot wound.

The death of William Holley marked the city's 13th homicide of the year, prompting Selma's newly elected mayor, Johnny Moss III, to call for a strategic plan to address the rising crime rate. In a st ...
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  • The Selma Times‑Journal: Sunday night shootings claim the lives of 2 people in Selma - The Selma Times‑Journal
  • Obituary for William Holley | Ashley's J.H. Williams
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