BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison on Thursday announced that Officer Keona Holley has been removed from life-support one week after she was shot in an ambush-style attack.
At just after 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 16, officers received a report of a vehicle crash in the 4400-block of Pennington Avenue. Upon arrival, police learned that a patrol vehicle had crashed and that the driver of the vehicle was an officer with the Baltimore Police Department. The patrol officer, now identified as Officer Holley, had been shot and was suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Elliot Knox, 31, and Travon Shaw, 32, were arrested last week in connection with this case.
Authorities say Officer Holley’s health had been deteriorating over the past several days and her family, after consulting with her doctors, made the difficult decision to remove her from life support.
“Our prayers are with Officer Holley’s family and loved ones, co-workers and the entire community, said Commissioner Harrison on Thursday. “I thank her and the entire BPD community for their commitment, service, and sacrifice. We mourn Officer Holley’s death together and we will heal together.”
“I offer my deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Keona Holley, a devoted public servant who worked selflessly to protect our community,” said Mayor Brandon Scott. “Baltimore will never forget Officer Holley’s sacrifice and commitment to making a difference in her beloved city. 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.”
The Signal 13 Foundation is providing assistance to the family. Those who wish to provide financial support to Officer Holley’s family members may do so at signal13foundation.org (click on the “Donate” button).
The Signal 13 Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 established to support Baltimore police and their families in times of need. Signal 13 provides financial hardship grants and college scholarships for the children of police personnel. All donations are tax deductible. Any donations received in the name of Officer Keona Holley will be used to support her family.
