Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, July 1, 1991
Add to My HeroesRichard Michael Leskie
Police Officer Richard Leskie was shot and killed while pursuing a burglary suspect at about 1:30 p.m.
He chased the suspect into the basement of the building at Beechwood and Seebaldt streets. As Officer Leskie descended the basement stairs the suspect, who was hiding under the stairs with a 16-gauge shotgun, fired, striking Officer Leskie and killing him.
Officer Leskie served with the Detroit Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two children, parents, and four siblings.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 1568
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun; 16 gauge
- Offender Committed Suicide
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View all 12 ReflectionsEver since working with your brother Chuck, I have never forgotten what he said about you, he always had a smile when he talked about you. He misses you everyday. R.I.P. Richard.
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