Howard Hammond
1946
Howard Bee Hammond.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Howard Hammond was shot and killed with his own service weapon while he and his partner were investigating a group of people dancing and drinking in a tailor shop in the 3700 block of Dowling Street (modern-day Emancipation Avenue). When the officers went into the shop, they were attacked and severely beaten. Officer Hammond was disarmed by one suspect and shot as the two struggled. The suspect was also shot and killed during the struggle. Officer Hammond was a United States Navy World War II veteran and served with the Houston Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Houston Police Department
Police Officer
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