Crystal Springs Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, August 13, 2005
Add to My HeroesTimothy Lee Webster
Police Officer Timothy Webster was shot and killed after conducting a vehicle stop on Jackson Street.
The suspect fled on foot when the vehicle was stopped. Officer Webster pursued the suspect on foot and was able to catch up to him on Kendall Lane. The two struggled and the suspect was able to gain control of Officer Webster's service weapon. The suspect shot Officer Webster just above his bullet-resistant vest, and killed him
The suspect escaped but was apprehended the next day. He was charged with murder. The suspect's mother and another woman were also arrested and charged with aiding a fugitive for their attempts to hide him.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole on October 4, 2007.
Officer Webster was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Crystal Springs Police Department for two months. He is survived by his wife, three children, brother, three sisters, and two nieces.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 2 months
- Badge CS10
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
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