Patrol Officer J. Leslie Ward
Morehead Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, May 9, 1942

Biographical Info
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, May 9, 1942
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Leslie Ward was shot and killed after stopping a man for a hit-and-run accident. Officer Ward observed the accident at an intersection and shouted for the suspect to stop. After a short chase the suspect stopped and opened fire on Officer Ward and a state trooper.

Officer Ward was survived by his wife and nine children.