Patrolman John L. Hubbell
Cleveland Police Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, June 4, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 121

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, June 4, 1979
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Patrolman John Hubbell was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to arrest a man wanted for a robbery.

They spotted the man working on a car in front of his home and approached him. After positively identifying him, the man grabbed a .38 caliber revolver he had hidden near the bumper of his car and opened fire, seriously wounding both officers. The officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Patrolman Hubbell was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Patrolman Hubbell was a US Army veteran. He had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 6 years.