Eutaw Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Sunday, June 13, 1971
Add to My HeroesJoseph Halbert Leavelle, Jr.
Officer Leavelle and Officer Wiley Clark were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle that had been driving in a reckless manner at 0200 hours. The driver of the vehicle was never apprehended.
Officer Leavelle had served with the agency for only 6 months and was survived by his wife, parents, sister, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Leavelle,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Eutaw. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 13, 2021
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