Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Daniel Golden was shot and killed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call at a restaurant at 2648 Jordan Lane.
The officer was shot in the head when he arrived at the scene. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital where he died a short time later.
One suspect, who was an illegal alien, was taken into custody at the scene and charged with capital murder. He was subsequently sentenced to death. On April 26th, 2015, the subject committed suicide by hanging himself in his prison cell.
Officer Golden had served with the Huntsville Police Department for three years and was assigned to the West Precinct.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Golden gave the Huntsville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Huntsville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Golden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Daniel Howard Golden is one of 17,558 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 53.9% of all 32,585 officers honored here.
In AL, 405 of 643 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63% of this state's fallen. That is 9.1 percentage points above the national rate of 53.9%.
At Huntsville Police Department, 7 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel Howard Golden's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel Howard Golden Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel Howard Golden is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel Howard Golden was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Huntsville Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
