

One of the suspects, Elliott 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 have charged two men in the shooting, as well as with a second killing, of 38-year-old Justin Johnson, that took place about 90 minutes later 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. “Baltimore will never forget Officer Holley’s sacrifice and commitment to making a difference in her beloved city,” Scott said.

Officials including Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and Mayor Brandon Scott offered their condolences Thursday. Baltimore Police Arrest 2 in Ambush Shooting of Officer.Two Years after Joining Force Baltimore Police Department to Make a Difference, Officer is Fighting for Her Life.Baltimore Police Officer on Life Support after Ambush Shooting.She was pronounced dead shortly after, police said.

The Baltimore Police Department said in a news release Thursday evening that her family, in consultation with doctors, made “the most difficult decision” to remove her from life support. She had been on life support at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Holley, a 39-year-old mother of four who joined the police department two years ago to make a difference, was shot in the head while working an overtime shift early in the morning of Dec. Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley has died one week after being shot in an ambush while she sat in her patrol car, the police department announced Thursday.
