Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, May 3, 2010
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 4600
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 3, 2010
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison
Police Officer Brian Huff was shot and killed at approximately 3:30 am after responding to a report of gunshots at a vacant home on Schoenherr Street.
Several officers had surrounded the home, which was known to be a drug house, in response to the initial 911 call. When Officer Huff, and the other officers who were positioned in the front of the home, made entry, they were immediately met with gunfire.
Officer Huff was fatally wounded and four other officers suffered non-life threatening wounds. The suspect was also shot and wounded by the return gunfire.
The subject was sentenced to three life terms in prison without parole on May 5, 2011.
Officer Huff had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Eastern District. He is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son.