Police Officer Joe Erber, Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

Police Officer Joe Erber

Little Rock Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Sunday, June 6, 1920

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Joe Erber

Officer Joe Erber was shot and killed after responding to a drunk and disturbance call to a house boat on the river near Lincoln Street. The suspect fled the scene in a motor boat with his two young children but was apprehended several days later.

The suspect was sentenced to life and released in 1930.

Officer Erber had been with the agency for 27 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and five daughters.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 27 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Released in 1930

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Officer Erber,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Little Rock. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 6, 2025