Police Officer David Huerta
Houston Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 19, 1973

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, September 19, 1973
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Officer Huerta was shot and killed while arresting a man for violating a restraining order. Officer Huerta was flagged down by a woman who informed him her husband was at her apartment in violation of the order. When Officer Huerta told the man he had to escort him out of the apartment the man asked to retrieve some belongings from a room. Officer Huerta allowed him to do so and use the phone to call headquarters. The man emerged from the room with a 12-gauge shotgun and killed his wife and Officer Huerta. The suspect then committed suicide after barricading himself in the apartment.