Roanoke City Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 21, 1916
Age:
Tour of Duty: 4 months
Badge Number: 40
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 21, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Executed
Patrolman John Leverett was shot and killed while serving a warrant on a male.
While leading the man out of his home, the suspect was able to get a handgun from a drawer and shoot Patrolman Leverett.
The suspect was convicted and executed in the state's electric chair.
Patrolman Leverett had served with the Roanoke City Police Department for four months.