The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a homicide investigation involving a Birmingham Police Officer. The incident occurred Saturday, May 10, 2014 in the 2500 Block of Bush Boulevard.
The victim has been identified as:
Keary Hollis, B/M, 35, of Birmingham, Alabama
West Precinct Officers responded to the incident location around 10p.m. on a call of an off duty officer who had been shot. Officers arrived and found the officer inside of his vehicle which ran into an abandoned building next to the incident location. The officer appeared to have suffered from a gunshot wound to the body. Birmingham Fire and Rescue came to the scene and pronounced the officer deceased. Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide. A person of interest has been detained for questioning.
If there is anyone who has information pertaining to the case, they are encouraged to contact the B.P.D. Homicide Unit at 254-1764 or Crime Stoppers at 254-7777.
ANOTHER FALLEN SOLDIER
Funeral Arrangements for Officer Keary Hollis
Final Rites For: Officer Keary Hollis
Funeral Home:
Arrington Funeral Home,
520 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 786-6288
Viewing: Friday, May 16 2014
(1:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Service Will Be Held At:
The Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Ensley
2900 Avenue G
Birmingham, Alabama 35218
(205)781-7973
Service Date: Saturday, May 17th 2014
Service Time: 11 a.m.
Burial:
Elmwood Cemetery
600 Martin L King Jr. Drive
