Portland Police Bureau, Oregon
End of Watch Sunday, May 26, 2002
Add to My HeroesKirk Robert Huffstetler
Officer Kirk Huffstetler was killed in an automobile crash on Marine Drive near the Columbia-Edgewater Country Club while responding to apprehend a robbery suspect.
The suspect had called police from a cell phone to report he committed the robbery, but when officers arrived he was gone. The suspect called a second time and this call was tracked. Officer Huffstetler was responding with lights and sirens to where the suspect was tracked to when his patrol car struck a concrete barrier.
The subject was later apprehended.
Officer Huffstetler had served with the Portland Police Bureau for seven months and had previously served with the Portland Public Schools Police Department for over six years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 62 ReflectionsThank you Officer Huffstetler for your dedication and service on the police force. For being the compassionate father you were to your family and the sacrifice that you made to protect others in these
problematic .unsafe ,and difficult times. I send condolences and prayers for you and our family in this moment of uncertainty and sadness. I hope that those who have deception are held accountable for. Your life and legacy is a gift to us,
SHERRY M JOINER
Author and Artist Portland Oregon
January 31, 2025
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