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Incident
Patrolman George Leonard was shot and killed when he and his brother, an officer with the Akron Police 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 the 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 two days later. The suspect also died as a result of the injuries sustained while resisting the officers. Patrolman Leonard had served with the Youngstown Police Department for at least seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Leonard gave the Youngstown Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Youngstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Leonard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Youngstown Police Department has lost 12 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1924, 1 officer at Youngstown Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1924, 9 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 32. Of the 8 killed feloniously at Youngstown Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30.8 and 38.8; the middle age was 34.5. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
George was 32. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 32. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 32. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 12.5% of these deaths at Youngstown Police Department; December holds the most, 25%. Sundays: 37.5%.
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 12.4%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 12 deaths at Youngstown Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 62.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Youngstown Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, George among them.
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William Freed
May 20, 1891
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Alfred Evans
Nov 5, 1911
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Samuel Banks
Oct 6, 1919
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Alexander Warren
May 3, 1921
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George Leonard
Mar 30, 1924
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Benjamin J. Yeadon
Feb 7, 1925
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Henry Alosious Clemens
Dec 4, 1927
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Frank Cichon
Dec 21, 1963
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Ralph J. DeSalle, Jr.
Jun 13, 1984
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Paul Joseph Durkin
Sep 22, 1987
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Millard Williams
Apr 14, 1992
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Michael Thomas Hartzell
Apr 29, 2003
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-W
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