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Detective Steven Hom | New York City Police Department, New York
New York City Police Department, New York

Detective

Steven Hom

New York City Police Department, New York

End of Watch: Saturday, October 19, 2013

Biographical Info

Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: 9/11 related illness
Date of Incident: September 11, 2001
Weapon Used: Aircraft; Passenger jet
Suspect Info: 19 suicide attackers

Detective Steven Hom died from illnesses he contracted while inhaling toxic materials as he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Detective Hom had served with the New York City Police Department for 18 years and was assigned to Narcotics Borough Brooklyn South. He is survived by his parents and two brothers.