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Keary Hollis

Case from Birmingham, AL dated May 10, 2014

Victim Details

Keary Hollis

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2014-05-10

35

Keary

Hollis

Yes

07/08/2026

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In the spring of 2014, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, was rocked by the sudden and tragic death of one of its own. Keary Hollis, a 34-year-old off-duty police officer, was fatally shot on the night of May 10th. His untimely passing sent ripples of grief and shock throughout the community and his law enforcement family, leaving behind questions and a demand for justice.

In the days that followed the incident, investigators worked tirelessly to piece together the events that led to the of ...
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  • AL.com: Man charged with capital murder in weekend slaying of off-duty Birmingham police officer
  • AL.com: Birmingham police officer shot, killed on Bush Boulevard Saturday night
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