Patrolman John Huebner

John Huebner

While walking his beat, Officer John Huebner responded to a pursuit in progress of two armed burglars. Officer Huebner ran to an intersection and confronted the burglars. As Officer Huebner struggled with one burglar, the other fired several shots at close range. Officer Huebner died as a result of the wounds he suffered.

The suspect was arrested eleven days later. He was convicted of murder and later executed by hanging.

Officer Huebner was survived by his wife and eight children.