Pittsfield Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, June 18, 1956
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 29 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: June 18, 1956
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Leo Sullivan suffered a fatal heart attack while dealing with a drunk man at the Berkshire Restaurant at 141-143 West Street.
Officer Sullivan was off duty at the time and had called for backup to take the man to jail when he suffered the heart attack.
Officer Sullivan had served with the Pittsfield Police Department for 29 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.