Youngstown Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, March 29, 1924
Add to My HeroesGeorge Leonard
Patrolman Leonard was shot and killed when he and his brother, also an officer on the department, responded to a report of a man threatening store employees with a gun on East Federal Street. When the officers arrived they encountered the suspect with his hand in a pocket of his overcoat. When Patrolman Leonard grabbed the man's arm the man fired a shot through the overcoat, striking him in the abdomen. Although wounded, Patrolman Leonard and his brother continued to struggle with the suspect, who was beaten into unconsciousness.
Patrolman Leonard was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital where he succumbed to his wound the following day. The suspect also died as a result of the injuries sustained while resisting the officers.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 28, 1924
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Deceased
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman George Leonard of the Youngstown Police Department, Ohio and the additional 51 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation
March 29, 2019
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