Group Supervisor Leslie Martin Macarro
California Department of the Youth Authority
California
End of Watch: Friday, May 20, 1988
Cause: Struck by vehicle

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Supervisor Macarro was struck and killed by a vehicle while chasing a juvenile inmate who was attempting to escape. He and another officer had transported three juvenile prisoners to Los Angeles General Hospital for treatment. As they were leaving the hospital one of the prisoners, who was wearing full restraints, attempted to run. As Supervisor Macarro started to chase the suspect he was struck by a car driven by a hospital employee. The suspect was caught by Supervisor Macarro's partner. Supervisor Macarro was treated at the hospital but died one hour later.

Supervisor Macarro was survived by his wife, daughter and three sons.