U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Jimmy Halcomb
1976
Jimmy Dale Halcomb served the U.S. Marine Corps for 3 years. Jimmy also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1966 – 1968
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Baltimore Police Department
Police Officer
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