Doyle Lee Holstein, 63, was killed while on duty in Ola, Arkansas on the evening of August 6, 1995. Chief Holstein, a 23‑plus year veteran of the Ola Police Department, responded to a domestic disturbance and, while standing at the end of a hallway trying to de‑escalate the situation, was shot by a 37‑year‑old male who was concealed in a bedroom. Holstein was taken to St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center but died during surgery.

The suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting. He was evaluated and found mentally incompetent to stand trial and was committed to a mental institution instead of proceeding to criminal trial. Any readers who knew Chief Holstein or were in Ola that night and have information are encouraged to share what they remember.