Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, February 4, 1882
Add to My HeroesJohn Huebner
While walking his beat, Officer John Huebner responded to a pursuit in the progress of two armed burglars. Officer Huebner ran to the intersection of Holt Street (modern-day Greenview Avenue) and Bradley Street (modern-day Potomac Street) 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 served with the Chicago Police Department for ten years and was survived by his wife and eight children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 490
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1882
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsThis is my great great great grandfather So proud to know he served the people of Chicago. For years we believed his killer was never caught glad to see justice was done.
Michael Gokey
Great great great grandson
May 27, 2022
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