Patrolman Steve J. Huber
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, May 11, 1967

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 11, 1967
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Steve Huber was shot and killed while he and two fellow officers responded to a burglary alarm at a cleaners on Superior Avenue.

As they neared the scene, the suspect opened fire on their unmarked vehicle, striking Patrolman Huber in the head.

Another officer encountered the man on foot and shot him when the man pointed a gun at him. The suspect was taken into custody and admitted to burglarizing the business and shooting at the patrol car.

Patrolman Huber had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 2 years.