Lieutenant Thomas James Leis
Metro-Dade Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Sunday, April 29, 1990

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Duty related illness
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 1, 1988
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Lieutenant Leis died from complications related to carbon monoxide poisoning received in October 1988. Lieutenant Leis suffered the poisoning while rescuing two men from the hold of a smoldering ship. He received recognition for bravery for the incident.

Lieutenant Leis is survived by his wife and five daughters.