Police Officer Joe Erber
Little Rock Police Department
Arkansas
End of Watch: Sunday, June 6, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 6, 1920
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Officer Joe Erber was shot and killed after responding to a drunk and disturbance call to a house boat on the river near Lincoln Street. The suspect fled the scene in a motor boat with his two young children but was apprehended several days later.

The suspect was sentenced to life.

Officer Erber had been with the agency for 27 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and five daughters.