San Fernando Police Department, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 24, 1980
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 24, 1980
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Dennis Webb was shot and killed while questioning a man who met the description of an armed robbery suspect.
The robbery had occurred approximately 90 minutes earlier at a local convenience store. During the questioning the man shot and killed Officer Webb and then stole his patrol car, abandoning it in a nearby park. Backup officers located Officer Webb and transported him to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect was convicted of Officer Webb's murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Officer Webb was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the San Fernando Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.