Jimmy Dale Halcomb served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 9 months. Jimmy served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Jimmy Halcomb was shot and killed by a sniper who was using armor-piercing ammunition near the intersection of Lombard and Carey Streets. Officer Halcomb was taking cover behind an automobile when he was struck by a rifle shot fired through the vehicle. The subject shot and wounded five other officers and several civilians before surrendering. On July 1st, 1977, the subject was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life plus 60 years. In 2017 the man was granted a new trial, scheduled to start in 2018. As a result of this incident, the Baltimore Police Department created the Quick Response Team. Officer Halcomb was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and had served with the Baltimore Police Department for eight years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Halcomb gave the Baltimore City Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baltimore community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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