Patrolman Leslie Green
Columbus Division of Police
Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, October 4, 1931

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 359

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 4, 1931
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life

Patrolman Green was shot and killed by an auto theft suspect. He and another officer responded with the patrol wagon to where the suspect had been arrested and was being held by another officer. The man was given permission to retrieve his coat from his car. Instead he grabbed a pistol and opened fire killing Patrolman Green and wounding his partner. The arresting officer subdued the suspect.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison January 15, 1932.

Patrolman Green had been with the agency for three years.