Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Brian Huff was shot and killed at approximately 3:30 am after responding to a report of gunshots at a vacant home on Schoenherr Street.
Several officers had surrounded the home, which was known to be a drug house, in response to the initial 911 call. When Officer Huff, and the other officers who were positioned in the front of the home, made entry, they were immediately met with gunfire.
Officer Huff was fatally wounded and four other officers suffered non-life threatening wounds. The suspect was also shot and wounded by the return gunfire.
The subject was sentenced to three life terms in prison without parole on May 5, 2011.
Officer Huff had served with the Detroit Police Department for 12 years and was assigned to the Eastern District.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Huff gave the Detroit Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Detroit community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Huff.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Brian Eric Huff 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 MI, 426 of 718 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59.3% of this state's fallen. That is 5.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Detroit Police Department, 177 of 250 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brian Eric Huff's cause is highlighted.
How Brian Eric Huff Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brian Eric Huff is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brian Eric Huff was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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