Bolivar Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 26, 1939
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 26, 1939
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Marshal Leavitt was shot and killed as he and the Polk County sheriff attempted to question a man at the town square about possessing a concealed firearm. The suspect pulled out the gun and shot both officers, killing Marshal Leavitt. The suspect fled town but later turned himself in.
The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Marshal Leavitt was survived by his family.