Patrolman Theodore C. Leslie
Joplin Police Department
Missouri
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 14, 1903

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 14, 1903
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Lynched by an angry mob

Patrolman Leslie was shot and killed while investigating the theft of a stolen gun. Patrolman Leslie had tracked the thief to a boxcar where he was hiding. When Patrolman Leslie ordered the suspect out of the boxcar he opened fire, killing Patrolman Leslie. The suspect was later arrested but before he could face trial an angry mob stormed the jail, took the suspect and lynched him.