Detective Jesse J. Barber
Jacksonville Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Monday, May 20, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, May 20, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Detective Barber and Constable L.M. Dyer were shot and killed when they responded to a disturbance at a local barber shop. As they entered the shop the suspect opened fire from inside, striking both officers. Detective Barber died at the scene. Constable Dyer was transported to a local hospital where he died three days later. The suspect was shot and killed by a third officer.

Related Line of Duty Deaths

Constable L. M. Dyer Jacksonville Police Department, FL EOW: Thursday, May 23, 1929 Cause of Death: Gunfire