Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Friday, April 16, 1976
Add to My HeroesJimmy Dale Halcomb
Police Officer Jimmy Halcomb was shot and killed by a sniper who was using armor piercing ammunition near the intersection of Lombard and Carey Streets.
Officer Halcomb was taking cover behind an automobile when he was struck by a rifle shot fired through the vehicle.
The subject shot and wounded five other officers and several civilians before surrendering. On July 1st, 1977, the subject was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life plus 60 years. In 2017 the man was granted a new trial, schedule to start in 2018.
As a result of this incident, the Baltimore Police Department created the Quick Response Team.
Officer Halcomb had served with the Baltimore Police Department for eight years. He is survived by his expectant wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 293
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
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