Deputy Sheriff Hubert Webb, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Hubert Webb

Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, April 13, 1925

Hubert Webb

Deputy Sheriff Hubert Webb and Patrolman John Smith, of the Kingsport Police Department, were shot and killed as they and another officer attempted to arrest a fugitive. The suspect was wanted for murdering Deputy Sheriff Murdock McIntosh, of the Greene County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Department, on December 24, 1924.

As the officers approached, the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding both officers and a civilian who was with the officers. The suspect was apprehended and later died while serving time in a penitentiary in Parchman, Mississippi.

Deputy Webb is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Bio

Age 25
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Died in prison

murder suspect, warrant service

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 87th anniversary of your death. 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 Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 13, 2012