Line of Duty Death Officer Celena Hollis

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Police Officer


Celena Hollis

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 6/24/2012

Weapon: Handgun

Suspect: Not available

Police Officer Celena Hollis was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight at a jazz festival in Denver's City Park shortly after 8:00 pm.

Two groups of people had begun to fight and Officer Hollis intervened, attempting to stop the fight. One of the subjects involved in the fight opened fire with a handgun, striking Officer Hollis in the head. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her wounds.

One subject was taken into custody at the scene.

Officer Hollis had served with the Denver Police Department for seven years and acted as the president of the Denver Black Police Officers Association. She is survived by her daughter.


Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:


Chief Robert White

Denver Police Department

1331 Cherokee Street

Denver, CO 80204

Phone: (720) 913-2000