Officer Down

Police Officer Brian Huff
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, May 3, 2010
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 4600
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 3, 2010
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded

Officer Brian Huff was shot and killed at approximately 3:30 am 5/3/10after responding to a report of gunshots at a vacant home on Schoenherr Street.

Several officers had surrounded the home, which was known to be a drug house, in response to the initial 911 call. When Officer Huff, and the other officers who were positioned in the front of the home, made entry, they were immediately met with gunfire.

Officer Huff was fatally wounded and four other officers suffered non-life threatening wounds. The suspect was also shot and wounded by the return gunfire.

Officer Huff had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Eastern District. He is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.