Officer John Wesley Webb
DeKalb County Police Department
Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, March 16, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 16, 1919
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life in prison

Officer Webb was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a car they suspected had stolen property in it. When the officers looked away the suspect pulled a gun, shot both officers and fled. Officer Webb was killed; his partner was wounded, but recovered. The suspect was later arrested in Detroit and convicted of murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Webb was one of the founding members of the DeKalb County Police Department before joining the department served as a Deputy Sheriff in the county. Officer Webb was survived by his wife and two sons