Salt Lake Police Department

Honoring Our Fallen

Killed in the Line of Duty – February 16, 1924

Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr.

Officer William N. Huntsman

At 11:30 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 1924, Officers William N. Huntsman and Brigham H. Honey Jr. heard a shot fired outside the State Cafe, 46 W. Broadway, which was being robbed. Both officers pursued the suspect to this location (315 S Main St) and a gun battle ensued. Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately, while Honey, 34, died several hours later. They are buried near each other in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

To learn more about the fallen officers of Salt Lake City, visit slcpd.com

Erected by Police History Project and the PMAA, May 2011.

Located on the Judge Building on Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Related:

• Fallen Officer Memorials