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Patrolman Nolan W. Huntsman | Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

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Nolan W. Huntsman

Salt Lake City Police Department, Utah

End of Watch: Friday, February 15, 1924

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 27

Tour: 9 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 2/15/1924

Weapon: Handgun; .32 caliber

Suspect: Committed suicide

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Patrolman Huntsman and Patrolman Brigham Honey were shot and killed while attempting to arrest an armed robbery suspect. When Patrolman Huntsman ordered the man to stop the suspect hid behind a car and opened fire, striking him in the heart. Patrolman Honey was approaching the scene and exchanged shots with the suspect, striking him once. Two of the suspect's shots struck Patrolman Honey, mortally wounding him. The suspect grabbed his girlfriend and ran into a store where he shot and wounded the woman and then killed himself. Patrolman Honey succumbed to his wounds the following morning.
Patrolman Huntsman had been with the agency for nine months and was survived by his wife.

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End of Watch: Saturday, February 16, 1924
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Read about the plaque that was dedicated to your memory today in Salt Lake. I am moved by your bravery and sacrifice. You are not forgotten. Thank you.

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