Deputy Sheriff Edward Perry Webb, Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Edward Perry Webb

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, July 16, 1920

Edward Perry Webb

Deputy Webb succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained five days earlier when he and a deputized civilian attempted to arrest a man in Catalpa for beating his wife. When the two deputies got off of the train they observed the man, who immediately tried to flee. As they caught up to him the man opened fire with a revolver, striking Deputy Webb five times. As the man fired at the civilian Deputy Webb was able to fire a single shot at the man, fatally wounding him.

Deputy Webb was taken by train back to Riverview Hospital where he later died on his 48th birthday.

Deputy Webb was a two-time widower and was survived by his five children.

Bio

Age 48
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Saturday, July 10, 1920
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 93rd anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) Officer Larry Lasater

January 10, 2013