Officer William N. Huntsman
Died on February 16, 1924
Age 26
Salt Lake City Police Department
Homicide: Handgun
Officer Huntsman and Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr., were killed while attempting to arrest an armed robber. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to surrender the money from the register. When the suspect had rejoined his female accomplice on the street, an employee exited the café and fired a shot at them. The noise attracted the attention of the two officers, who pursued the pair south on Main Street. At 337 S. Main, a gun battle ensued during which both officers and the suspect were wounded. Officer Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately. Officer Honey, 34, died several hours later. As other officers converged on the scene, the wounded suspect dragged his female accomplice into a doorway and shot her through the face. He then killed himself. The female companion survived her wound. She was later released. Officer Huntsman was married and the father of a daughter. He is buried near Officer Honey in Salt Lake City Cemetery. His bronze name plaque is sponsored by Jon and Karen Huntsman.
*This information was found on utahsfallen.org and posted here with their permission.∼The Millard County Progress
Friday, February 22, 1924
Page 1
Tribute To Nolan Huntsman
Everyone is familiar with the tragedy which occurred in Salt Lake City last Friday, in which three people were killed including two policemen; and it is not the purpose of this paper to retell the details of a news story you have all heard, but one of those policemen was a man the people of this community were especially interested in, and it is felt that some expression of tribute should be paid to the memory of Nolan Huntsman in this his native town.
The story of the sudden and tragic death of Nolan Huntsman came with almost paralyzing force to his many friends and relatives in this community. The full significance of what had happened to the young man so dear to them could hardly, for the moment, be comprehended by the human mind. And even as the days wear on, any suggestion of the incident casts a gloom, not unmingled with pride, upon the good people of this community.
Nolan Huntsman was born and raised in Fillmore - has lived here all his life, until just recently when he cast his lot elsewhere and finally became a member of the Salt Lake City Police force. A few years ago Mr. Huntsman married Miss Lucy Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Robinson, also of this immediate vicinity. He is survived by his wife and two little children.
The people of this community all knew of Mr. Huntsman's sterling qualities as a young man; of his industry, honesty, fearlessness and virtue, coupled with a cheery disposition which surmounted all obstacles. They were proud of him - proud of the rumors which reached their ears of his success in his new field of activity and they are grateful for the respect shown him by the people whom he rendered his last and supreme service. The name of Nolan Huntsman will always have a place in the hearts of the people of Fillmore.
Died on February 16, 1924
Age 26
Salt Lake City Police Department
Homicide: Handgun
Officer Huntsman and Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr., were killed while attempting to arrest an armed robber. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to surrender the money from the register. When the suspect had rejoined his female accomplice on the street, an employee exited the café and fired a shot at them. The noise attracted the attention of the two officers, who pursued the pair south on Main Street. At 337 S. Main, a gun battle ensued during which both officers and the suspect were wounded. Officer Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately. Officer Honey, 34, died several hours later. As other officers converged on the scene, the wounded suspect dragged his female accomplice into a doorway and shot her through the face. He then killed himself. The female companion survived her wound. She was later released. Officer Huntsman was married and the father of a daughter. He is buried near Officer Honey in Salt Lake City Cemetery. His bronze name plaque is sponsored by Jon and Karen Huntsman.
*This information was found on utahsfallen.org and posted here with their permission.∼The Millard County Progress
Friday, February 22, 1924
Page 1
Tribute To Nolan Huntsman
Everyone is familiar with the tragedy which occurred in Salt Lake City last Friday, in which three people were killed including two policemen; and it is not the purpose of this paper to retell the details of a news story you have all heard, but one of those policemen was a man the people of this community were especially interested in, and it is felt that some expression of tribute should be paid to the memory of Nolan Huntsman in this his native town.
The story of the sudden and tragic death of Nolan Huntsman came with almost paralyzing force to his many friends and relatives in this community. The full significance of what had happened to the young man so dear to them could hardly, for the moment, be comprehended by the human mind. And even as the days wear on, any suggestion of the incident casts a gloom, not unmingled with pride, upon the good people of this community.
Nolan Huntsman was born and raised in Fillmore - has lived here all his life, until just recently when he cast his lot elsewhere and finally became a member of the Salt Lake City Police force. A few years ago Mr. Huntsman married Miss Lucy Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Robinson, also of this immediate vicinity. He is survived by his wife and two little children.
The people of this community all knew of Mr. Huntsman's sterling qualities as a young man; of his industry, honesty, fearlessness and virtue, coupled with a cheery disposition which surmounted all obstacles. They were proud of him - proud of the rumors which reached their ears of his success in his new field of activity and they are grateful for the respect shown him by the people whom he rendered his last and supreme service. The name of Nolan Huntsman will always have a place in the hearts of the people of Fillmore.
Officer William N. Huntsman
Died on February 16, 1924
Age 26
Salt Lake City Police Department
Homicide: Handgun
Officer Huntsman and Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr., were killed while attempting to arrest an armed robber. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to surrender the money from the register. When the suspect had rejoined his female accomplice on the street, an employee exited the café and fired a shot at them. The noise attracted the attention of the two officers, who pursued the pair south on Main Street. At 337 S. Main, a gun battle ensued during which both officers and the suspect were wounded. Officer Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately. Officer Honey, 34, died several hours later. As other officers converged on the scene, the wounded suspect dragged his female accomplice into a doorway and shot her through the face. He then killed himself. The female companion survived her wound. She was later released. Officer Huntsman was married and the father of a daughter. He is buried near Officer Honey in Salt Lake City Cemetery. His bronze name plaque is sponsored by Jon and Karen Huntsman.
*This information was found on utahsfallen.org and posted here with their permission.∼The Millard County Progress
Friday, February 22, 1924
Page 1
Tribute To Nolan Huntsman
Everyone is familiar with the tragedy which occurred in Salt Lake City last Friday, in which three people were killed including two policemen; and it is not the purpose of this paper to retell the details of a news story you have all heard, but one of those policemen was a man the people of this community were especially interested in, and it is felt that some expression of tribute should be paid to the memory of Nolan Huntsman in this his native town.
The story of the sudden and tragic death of Nolan Huntsman came with almost paralyzing force to his many friends and relatives in this community. The full significance of what had happened to the young man so dear to them could hardly, for the moment, be comprehended by the human mind. And even as the days wear on, any suggestion of the incident casts a gloom, not unmingled with pride, upon the good people of this community.
Nolan Huntsman was born and raised in Fillmore - has lived here all his life, until just recently when he cast his lot elsewhere and finally became a member of the Salt Lake City Police force. A few years ago Mr. Huntsman married Miss Lucy Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Robinson, also of this immediate vicinity. He is survived by his wife and two little children.
The people of this community all knew of Mr. Huntsman's sterling qualities as a young man; of his industry, honesty, fearlessness and virtue, coupled with a cheery disposition which surmounted all obstacles. They were proud of him - proud of the rumors which reached their ears of his success in his new field of activity and they are grateful for the respect shown him by the people whom he rendered his last and supreme service. The name of Nolan Huntsman will always have a place in the hearts of the people of Fillmore.
Died on February 16, 1924
Age 26
Salt Lake City Police Department
Homicide: Handgun
Officer Huntsman and Officer Brigham H. Honey, Jr., were killed while attempting to arrest an armed robber. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a suspect entered the State Café, 46 W. Broadway, and ordered the clerk at gunpoint to surrender the money from the register. When the suspect had rejoined his female accomplice on the street, an employee exited the café and fired a shot at them. The noise attracted the attention of the two officers, who pursued the pair south on Main Street. At 337 S. Main, a gun battle ensued during which both officers and the suspect were wounded. Officer Huntsman, 26, was killed immediately. Officer Honey, 34, died several hours later. As other officers converged on the scene, the wounded suspect dragged his female accomplice into a doorway and shot her through the face. He then killed himself. The female companion survived her wound. She was later released. Officer Huntsman was married and the father of a daughter. He is buried near Officer Honey in Salt Lake City Cemetery. His bronze name plaque is sponsored by Jon and Karen Huntsman.
*This information was found on utahsfallen.org and posted here with their permission.∼The Millard County Progress
Friday, February 22, 1924
Page 1
Tribute To Nolan Huntsman
Everyone is familiar with the tragedy which occurred in Salt Lake City last Friday, in which three people were killed including two policemen; and it is not the purpose of this paper to retell the details of a news story you have all heard, but one of those policemen was a man the people of this community were especially interested in, and it is felt that some expression of tribute should be paid to the memory of Nolan Huntsman in this his native town.
The story of the sudden and tragic death of Nolan Huntsman came with almost paralyzing force to his many friends and relatives in this community. The full significance of what had happened to the young man so dear to them could hardly, for the moment, be comprehended by the human mind. And even as the days wear on, any suggestion of the incident casts a gloom, not unmingled with pride, upon the good people of this community.
Nolan Huntsman was born and raised in Fillmore - has lived here all his life, until just recently when he cast his lot elsewhere and finally became a member of the Salt Lake City Police force. A few years ago Mr. Huntsman married Miss Lucy Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Robinson, also of this immediate vicinity. He is survived by his wife and two little children.
The people of this community all knew of Mr. Huntsman's sterling qualities as a young man; of his industry, honesty, fearlessness and virtue, coupled with a cheery disposition which surmounted all obstacles. They were proud of him - proud of the rumors which reached their ears of his success in his new field of activity and they are grateful for the respect shown him by the people whom he rendered his last and supreme service. The name of Nolan Huntsman will always have a place in the hearts of the people of Fillmore.
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