Allamakee County Sheriff's Department, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, January 19, 1946
Add to My HeroesLeonard James Bulman
Sheriff Bulman was shot and killed while attempting to serve an insanity warrant on a man in Postville, Iowa. As Sheriff Bulman and other deputies entered the room the man opened fire with a shotgun, killing the sheriff. Other deputies returned fire and killed the suspect. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 10 years
- Badge S3-1
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsSheriff Bulman,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Allamakee County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 19, 2021
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