Cotton Plant Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Friday, July 13, 1984
Add to My HeroesLeonard E. Cross
Chief Leonard Cross and Officer Roy Leon were shot and killed after stopping a juvenile on a stolen motorcycle.
During the ensuing struggle, the suspect gained control of Chief Cross' weapon and shot both officers. The juvenile offender was captured, convicted, and sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole.
Chief Cross had also served in the U.S. Army.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life imprisonment
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Police Officer Roy L. Leon, Jr.
Cotton Plant Police Department, AR
EOW: July 13, 1984
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsMy name is Lashonda Leon i was born July 7 1984 and my father wass killed july 13 1984 im his olny child and i still have questions all i know Roy Leon was a good man and i nevet got a chance to see that part cause of a 16 year old took his life rest up daddy olny if u were here
Lashonda marie leon
Daughter of ROY LEON
January 11, 2019
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