Guyanese NY cop died pursuing his passion – relatives

Randolph Holder

The family of Randolph Holder, the Guyana-born New York City police officer who was shot dead on duty on Tuesday said he died pursuing his passion and they are proud of him.

Holder, 33, and his partners responded to reports of gunshots around 8.30 pm in East Harlem and encountered a man riding a bicycle. A chase began and subsequently gunshots were exchanged between the police and the assailant and Holder was hit in the head. He was rushed to the Harlem Hospital Center where