Police Officer Leland Alexander, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Leland Alexander

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Friday, May 12, 1916

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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.

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Age 29
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Apprehended

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