San Fernando Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, December 24, 1980
Add to My HeroesDennis Frank Webb
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.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 1
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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