Police Officer Leland Alexander
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Friday, May 12, 1916

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 12, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Patrolman Alexander was shot and killed in a gun battle with three robbery suspect. Patrolman Alexander gave chase of one of the suspects, and was killed in an exchange of gunfire in an alleyway. All three suspects were apprehended later in the day.