Waco Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, July 2, 1940
Add to My HeroesElmer Huddleston
Officer Huddleston was shot and killed when he and another officer stopped a vehicle at the intersection of South Third Street and La Salle Avenue. Officer Huddleston told the three occupants to get out of the car but one of the men grabbed a gun. He exchanged shots with Officer Huddleston and both men were fatally wounded. Officer Huddleston's partner also returned fire and the two other occupants were also wounded. Officer Huddleston was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Huddleston had been with the agency for five years.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Huddleston,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Waco. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 3, 2020
