Night Police Chief John C. Leonard, Sr.

Night Police Chief John C. Leonard, Sr. | Toluca Police Department, Illinois
Toluca Police Department, Illinois
Night Police Chief John C. Leonard, Sr.

Toluca Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, September 21, 1925

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John C. Leonard, Sr.

Chief John Leonard and Sheriff Orville Litchfield, of the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed when they attempted to arrest a man for beating his wife. The suspect escaped after the murders and was the focus of a large manhunt. He was arrested by Evanston, Illinois, detectives in July 1926.

The 60 year-old suspect was convicted of murder and died in prison on May 11, 1933.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Died in prison
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