John L. Hubbell served in the U.S. Army for 1 year and 11 months. John served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
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 on Hough Avenue in Cleveland. After positively identifying him, Patrolman Hubbell told him he was under arrest. 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 U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Cleveland Police Department for six years. He was survived by his parents and three sisters. His nephew also served with the Cleveland Police Department.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Hubbell gave the Cleveland Division of Police 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cleveland community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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