Detective Jesse J. Barber

Jacksonville Police Department

Cause of Death:

Shot at Disturbance Call

Date of Incident:

May 20, 1929

Date of Death:

May 20, 1929

Location of Incident:

1515 Davis Street

Weapon Used:

Firearm

Suspect Info:

Unknown, shot and killed

Detective Barber and Constable L.M. Dyal were shot and killed when they responded to a disturbance at a local barber shop located at 1515 Davis Street. As they entered the shop the suspect opened fire from inside, striking both officers. Detective Barber died at the scene. Constable Dyal was transported to a local hospital where he died three days later. The suspect was shot and killed by a third officer.

Detective Barber was survived by his wife and two children.

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