Huntsville Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Monday, August 29, 2005
Cause: Gunfire
Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 411 Officer Daniel Golden was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call at a restaurant on Jordan Lane.
The officer was shot in the head when he arrived at the scene. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital where he died a short time later.
One suspect, who was an illegal alien, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with capital murder. He was subsequently sentenced to death.
Officer Golden had served with the Huntsville Police Department for 3 years, and was assigned to the West Precinct. He is survived by his wife and two children. | 
