RIP: Keona Holley was a police officer who got shot in an attack last week; she died on Thursday.
The Baltimore society suffered the loss of a fallen cop named Keona Holley just before Christmas.
Her family met with her doctors and took the painful choice to remove her from life support two days before Christmas.
Her condition had been weakening when she was taken off life support, according to the BPD.
Keona Holley Death: Who Is She?
Keona Holley was an American police officer who died after serving for the Baltimore Police Department for almost two years.
As per the source, Holley was in her second year as a Baltimore police officer, working in the Southern District.
A Tribute to Fallen Police Officer Keona Holley
End of Watch: December 23, 2021 pic.twitter.com/7EoT6Vk2SH
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) December 24, 2021
She was a mother, sister, and daughter who, according to the mayor, agreed to work extra in a high-crime neighborhood.
Holley was characterized as humorous and usually smiling by friends and the mother of four children.
Keona was shot several times in the back of the head while in her police car, according to the charging paperwork.
Two individuals, Elliot Knox, 31, and Travon Shaw, 32, have been detained and convicted in connection with the incident.
Death Cause & Obituary: How Did Keona Holley Die?
Keona Holley has died after being shot while riding in her patrol car weeks ago.
The Officer died from bullet wounds when she was attacked in the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue on December 16, 2021.
At approximately 1:30 a.m., she was seated in her patrol car when two males arrived from behind and started the shot, striking her many times.
Both gunmen then drove 10 miles to another site, where they killed another man who promised one of them $100.
They were also accused of killing Justin Johnson, shot in a home not far from where Holley was assaulted.
Keona was taken to a local hospital and remained in serious condition until December 23, 2021, when she passed to her injuries.
What Happened To Keona Holley?
Officer Keona Holley was taken by police cars from the Medical Examiner’s Office to a burial site.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott recognized Holley as a dedicated public servant who strived to defend her city.
Two Suspects Arrested for Shooting Police Officer Keona Holley, and just two hours later, 38 year-old Justin Johnson https://t.co/BZ6EV6ri6a pic.twitter.com/JyJqe1ICJt
— Baltimore Police (@BaltimorePolice) December 17, 2021
Her dedication and devotion to making an impact in her home city and will be remembered by the department forever.
CNN has contacted the clerk of the court and the public defender’s desk to name attorneys for the accused.
According to CNN affiliate WBAL, murder Knox and Shaw is jailed without bond, with an initial court hearing planned for January 20.
It is unclear whether either criminal has filed a plead or hired a lawyer as of yet.