Police Officer Stephen Franklin House, Titusville Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Stephen Franklin House

Titusville Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, February 15, 1989

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Stephen Franklin House

Police Officer Stephen House was shot and killed while serving a narcotics search warrant in the residence of a suspected dealer.

The homeowner had barricaded himself in his bedroom and when Officer House began to lead the entry team into the bedroom by using a noise/flash diversion device, the occupant began firing through the doorway. Officer House was struck in the left shoulder, which was not protected by his protective vest, and the bullet entered his chest cavity.

The subject who shot him was acquitted of murder.

Officer House was a member of the Emergency Response Team. He was survived by his wife and four children.

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Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge 726

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

search warrant, narcotics, swat

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I first met Steve while hanging out at D&M Gun World in Titusville Florida. Through Steve my interest in a career in law enforcement grew. Steve along with Joe George, Doug Massey and Lucy Cruz were the reasons I followed the Law Enforcement path. I am now retired and a survivor of a 32 year Law Enforcement career. 11 years at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy followed by 21 years as a Senior Special Agent with US Customs/HSI. I was truely shocked on the evening I learned of Steve's sacrifice. Imagine....the event took place on my Birthday. I hope he is with God. I owe him thanks for his influence in my career path. He will be rembered always !

HSI Senior Special Agent James Krause
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

November 21, 2024