John L. Hubbell, a 31-year-old Caucasian male, was a dedicated officer with the Cleveland Division of Police. On June 4, 1979, while attempting to arrest a robbery suspect, he was shot and killed. Hubbell and his partner, Officer Thomas Smyczek, spotted the suspect, Anthony Lemay, working on a car in front of his home on Hough Avenue. When Hubbell informed Lemay that he was under arrest, Lemay grabbed a hidden .38 caliber revolver and opened fire, seriously wounding both officers. Despite their
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