U.S. Army · United States 
John Hubbell
1979
John L. Hubbell served the U.S. Army for 2 years. John also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and three sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1969 – 1971
U.S. Army
Also Served
Cleveland Division of Police
Patrolman
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