Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Monday, May 20, 1929
Add to My HeroesJesse J. Barber
Detective Barber and Constable L.M. Dyer were shot and killed when they responded to a disturbance at a local barber shop. As they entered the shop the suspect opened fire from inside, striking both officers. Detective Barber died at the scene. Constable Dyer was transported to a local hospital where he died three days later. The suspect was shot and killed by a third officer.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Constable L. M. Dyer
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EOW: May 23, 1929
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsMy grandfather shared this link with me. Jesse Barber was my great-great-grandfather. He passed long before I was born, but it is nice to see some family history. He was very honorable. ❤️
Evangeline Bushey
Great-great-granddaughter
December 19, 2019
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