Murdered NYC cop was buying a home in Valley Stream

Randolph Holder, the NYPD Housing Bureau officer who was killed on Tuesday by a suspect he was chasing, was planning to move to Valley Stream, 1010 WINS’ Carol D’Auria reported.

“He should have been closing on a house in the next month in Valley Stream but all of those dreams went down the drain,” the 33-year-old’s father, Randolph Sr., told reporters outside his home in Far Rockaway, Queens.

Holder lived in Brooklyn, news outlets reported. He was a five-year veteran of the NYPD. He grew up in Far Rockaway.

Tyrone Howard, 30, of Manhattan, was charged with first-degree murder and robbery for the shooting and for stealing the bicycle that he jumped off of immediately before he allegedly fired a single shot into Holder’s forehead shortly after 8:30 p.m. near the F.D.R. Drive. Holder and his partner, Omar Wallace, were in pursuit after two groups of men were seen exchanging gunfire on East 102nd Street in Harlem. After Holder was hit, Wallace returned fire and shot Howard in the leg.

Holder’s remains were brought to Jeremiah C. Gaffney's Funeral Home on Wahl Avenue in Inwood.

The third-generation policeman was described as passionate about his job and well respected by his colleagues. His funeral will be held Oct. 28 at the Community Church of The Nazarene in Far Rockaway at 3 p.m., according to a statement from the NYPD.

"I wish to express my deep condolences to the family and friends of NYPD Officer Randolph Holder, whose life was tragically taken in the line of duty yesterday." said Rep. Gregory Meeks(D-St.Albans). "Officer Holder was a third generation police officer with roots and family in the 5th Congressional District. He carried the legacy of bravery for his family and the city with honor and dignity. Officer Holder was a true patriot, fighting tirelessly everyday to protect our communities from the very heinous and cowardly violence that claimed his life."