Villa Rica Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, April 18, 1908
Add to My HeroesPleasant Eugene Holt
Night Marshal Pleasant Holt was shot and killed by an intoxicated man he had observed firing a gun in the city.
The man shot Marshal Holt three times as the marshal attempted to arrest him. The subject was taken into custody but died of tuberculosis before being brought to trial.
Marshal Holt was survived by his wife and seven children.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsMy dad my he rest in peace was born on this day in 1906. Rest in peace Night Marshal Holt.
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July 17, 2023
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