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Police Officer David Huerta | Houston Police Department, Texas Houston Police Department, Texas

Police Officer

David Huerta

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Wednesday, September 19, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 9/19/1973

Weapon: Shotgun; 12 gauge

Suspect: Committed suicide

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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.

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Officer Huerta, if I could tell you one thing, it would be that your brothers in blue have not forgotten you, even though you've been gone nearly 39 years. My dad, Patrolman J.L. Carlos, Ret., remembers you well and has always kept your memory alive in our household, from the time my brother and I were kids, and even now that we're grown and have homes of our own. Much respect to you, Officer Huerta...and to your family, the Carlos Family will continue to keep The Huertas in our prayers, as always.

Desirée Carlos
daughter of HPD Patrolman J.L. Carlos, ret.
March 7, 2012

 

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