Hoffman Estates Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 6, 1985
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: 205
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: April 5, 1985
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Leland Pye suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a prisoner.
Officer Pye had just arrested the man for battery and had transported him to the police station when the man began to fight. During the struggle, Officer Pye collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Officer Pye had served with the Hoffman Estates Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.