Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Huckeba and Officer John Stem were shot after they responded to the scene of a domestic disturbance in the 2400 block of Brunswick Road. The suspect shot at the officers when they approached his house. Officer Huckeba was shot in the face and killed. Officer Stem was wounded while attempting to assist Officer Huckeba. The suspect, who was high on PCP at the time, was shot and killed by the department's tactical unit later in the day. Officer Stem was paralyzed by the gunshot wound. He died of medical complications in 2000. Patrolman Huckeba had served with the Baltimore County Police Department for 11 months and had previously served with the Howard County Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and young son.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Huckeba served with the Baltimore County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Towson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Huckeba.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Alan Huckeba is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In MD, 195 of 377 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.7% of this state's fallen. That is 51.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Baltimore County Police Department, 9 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Alan Huckeba's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Alan Huckeba Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Alan Huckeba is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Alan Huckeba was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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