Police Officer Brian Eric Huff, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Brian Eric Huff

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Monday, May 3, 2010

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Brian Eric Huff

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.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 12 years
Badge 4600

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life in prison

shots fired call

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it was an honor to have you as a silent partner, your bravery and integrity is solemnly shown throughout this brief introduction of your service to the Detroit Police Department, i constantly will strive to be half the man and police officer you were during your short time on this planet, i also hope that i will have the bravery you had as well once i am sworn in as a Detroit Police Officer. Rest In Peace Officer huff, Once again, i am Genuinely honored to have you as a Silent partner,

S.P.O Andre Pierce Class 25H
Detroit Police Department

March 31, 2025