Mike Mancuso, president of the Baltimore Fraternal Order of Police, said in a statement that “Keona’s life had meaning and mattered to her family, her friends and her colleagues.” Larry Hogan said “our hearts are broken” over the loss of “one of our true heroes,” and asked that Holley’s family be kept in prayers, along with police and others who “put their lives on the line every day to keep the rest of us safe.”
At least seven people have been killed in Baltimore since Holley and Johnson were shot.Ĭondolences poured in following the police department’s announcement Thursday. But detectives wrote in charging documents that shell casings from two different types of firearms were used, and that video from Curtis Bay showed both men approaching the area where Holley was shot. Knox said that Johnson had been killed because he owed money to Travon Shaw, who Knox said carried out both shootings. Knox allegedly admitted to detectives that he was present, and told police where to find the weapons used.īut a motive remains unknown and the police investigation is continuing. Police used video from cameras in the area to track down one of the suspects, Elliott Knox. Police have charged two men in the shooting, as well as with a second killing, that of 38-year-old Justin Johnson, which took place about 90 minutes after Holley’s shooting in Southwest Baltimore. Harrison said his prayers were with Holley’s family and coworkers, adding that he thanks her and the entire police community for their “commitment, service and sacrifice.”Ĭommunity residents held a vigil for Holley late Wednesday afternoon, praying for a “miracle.” She was recalled as the “ Mom from the West Side,” who made an impression on residents and fellow police officers alike. “I ask that everyone please keep Officer Holley’s family in your prayers as they endure the holiday season without their mother, daughter, sister and loyal friend.” “Baltimore will never forget Officer Holley’s sacrifice and commitment to making a difference in her beloved city,” Scott said.
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