Roll of Honor
Incident
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.
Survivors
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 !
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer House served with the Titusville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Titusville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer House.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Stephen Franklin House is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Titusville Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Stephen Franklin House's cause is highlighted.
How Stephen Franklin House Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stephen Franklin House is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stephen Franklin House was killed by gun; unknown type.
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