Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, September 30, 2006
Add to My HeroesKeith Edwin Houts
Officer Keith Houts succumbed to a gunshot wound inflicted two days earlier while making a traffic stop on North Decatur Street, just a few blocks from police headquarters, at 12:45 pm.
After shooting Officer Houts in the head, the killer shot him several times in the chest as he laid on the ground, but the shots were all stopped by his vest.
Officer Houts was transported to Jackson Hospital where he remained in critical condition until succumbing to his wounds.
The killer fled the area and was captured in McDonough, Georgia, by members of the United States Marshals Service. He was immediately extradited back to Montgomery and charged with capital murder. He was subsequently sentenced to death.
Officer Houts was a veteran of the War on Terrorism. He had served with the Montgomery Police Department for 2 years and is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 1775
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, September 28, 2006
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to death
Most Recent Reflection
View all 434 ReflectionsKeith, Was thinking of you today brother. I am having a memorial band made in your honor and will proudly wear it in your memory. You served as you lived, with distinction and honor. I am proud to call you my friend and even prouder to call you my brother. Till Valhalla old friend. Always Yours In the Bond.
Chris Sanders
Fraternity Brother and Friend
June 4, 2021
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