Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, May 12, 1916
Leland Alexander
Patrolman Leland Alexander was shot and killed in a gun battle with three robbery suspect.
He gave chase of one of the suspects, and was killed in an exchange of gunfire in an alleyway. All three suspects were apprehended later in the day.
Patrolman Alexander was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Apprehended
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