Austin Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, June 6, 1975
Add to My HeroesLeland Dale Anderson
Police Officer Leland Anderson was shot with his own weapon at 8th Street and Congress Avenue after three suspects he was attempting to arrest attacked him. He began to question the men after noticing they were selling papers. When he attempted to arrest one of the men on outstanding traffic warrants he was attacked.
Officer Anderson was a U.S Army veteran of Vietnam war and served with the Austin Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in Peace Officer Leland Dale Anderson. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Austin, Texas
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell forever gnaw at the carcasses of your murderers. May they rot in hell for eternity.
Amen.
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