Police Officer Roy L. Leon, Jr.

Police Officer Roy L. Leon, Jr. | Cotton Plant Police Department, Arkansas
Cotton Plant Police Department, Arkansas
Police Officer Roy L. Leon, Jr.

Cotton Plant Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Friday, July 13, 1984

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Roy L. Leon, Jr.

Officer Roy Leon and Chief Leonard Cross 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.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Officer's handgun
  • Offender Not available
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