Libertyville Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, September 24, 1960
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident: September 24, 1960
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Curtis Hubbard was accidentally shot and killed while examining his new service revolver. The revolver discharged and a round struck him in the face.
Patrolman Hubbard was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a corporal during WWII. He went on to serve with the Libertyville Police Department for six years.
Patrolman Hubbard was survived by his wife and five children.