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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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
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Baltimore County Police Department has lost 12 officers; 9 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 195 officers killed feloniously in MD, 51.6% of the 378 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 1 officer at Baltimore County Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 8 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 2.
In 1977, 2 officers in MD were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 104 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 26. Of the 9 killed feloniously at Baltimore County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 51; the middle age was 41. Charles had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 13 years.
Charles was 26. Of the 178 killed feloniously in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43.8; the middle age was 35. Charles had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Charles was 26. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 26. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 11.1% of these deaths at Baltimore County Police Department; August holds the most, 22.2%. Wednesdays: 22.2%.
July holds 9.7% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 11.8%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 12 deaths at Baltimore County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 11.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 378 deaths in MD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Baltimore County Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
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William G. Hunter Jun 9, 1932
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Edward Kuznar
Dec 9, 1969
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Charles Alan Huckeba
Jul 6, 1977
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Samuel L. Snyder
Aug 23, 1983
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Robert William Zimmerman
Nov 14, 1986
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Bruce Allen Prothero
Feb 7, 2000
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John W. Stem, Sr.
Oct 19, 2000
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Mark Frank Parry
Jan 21, 2002
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Michael Patrick Howe
Aug 11, 2008
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Jason L. Schneider
Aug 28, 2013
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James Lawrence Ward
Aug 29, 2016
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Amy Sorrells Caprio
May 21, 2018
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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