Police killings
2013-2020

John Hebebrand

Male, White

Date of the incident: 12/26/2014

Bedford, Cuyahoga, OH
600 Archer Rd

Bedford Police say the male resident causing the disturbance confronted officers. Officers say John Hebebrand, 43, admitted to having a weapon and kept reaching behind his back. In response, police say Hebebrand was first tased in an effort to get the situation under control. According to police, the taser was ineffective and he brandished a knife as he moved toward the officers. An officer then shot Hebebrand.