Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, June 4, 1979
John L. Hubbell
Patrolman John Hubbell was shot and killed when he and his partner attempted to arrest a man wanted for a robbery.
They spotted the man working on a car in front of his home and approached him. After positively identifying him, the man grabbed a .38 caliber revolver he had hidden near the bumper of his car and opened fire, seriously wounding both officers. The officers were able to return fire and kill the suspect.
Patrolman Hubbell was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
Patrolman Hubbell was a US Army veteran. He had served with the Cleveland Police Department for 6 years.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 121
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 18 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman John L. Hubbell of the Cleveland Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Chief Joe Morbitzer
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