Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Thursday, May 23, 1929
Add to My HeroesL. M. Dyer
Constable Dyer and Detective Jesse Barber were shot and killed when they responded to a disturbance at a local barber shop. As they entered the shop the suspect opened fire from inside, striking both officers. Detective Barber died at the scene. Constable Dyer was transported to a local hospital where he died three days later. The suspect was shot and killed by a third officer.
Constable Dyer was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, May 20, 1929
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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