Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Sunday, October 4, 1931
Add to My HeroesLeslie Ellsworth Green
Patrolman Leslie Green was shot and killed by a suspect who was caught stealing tires from a filling station.
He and another officer responded with the patrol wagon to where the suspect had been arrested and was being held by another officer. The man was given permission to retrieve his coat from his car. Instead, he grabbed a pistol and opened fire, killing Patrolman Green and wounding his partner. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended in Columbus the next day.
The suspect, 30, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January 15th, 1932.
Patrolman Green was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Columbus Division of Police for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 359
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman Leslie Ellsworth Green of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio, and the additional 69 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 4, 2024
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