Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman LeRoy Damron was shot and killed while walking his night rounds at 2 am. He observed two suspicious men on a street corner and went to question them. The men turned out to be lookouts for three companions who were attempting a bank robbery. As he approached, they opened fire, mortally wounding him. Two of the five were apprehended days later. A week later, the other three shot and killed Sergeant Elmer E Biggs and Patrolman Fred C. Wheeler of the Kansas City Police Department as the officers sought to question them. They fled to Toledo, Ohio, where a week later, they shot and killed Lieutenant William Martin of the Toledo Police Department. Lieutenant Martin's partner shot and killed one suspect, and the other two were apprehended. Both suspects were convicted of Lieutenant Martin's murder and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Patrolman Damron was survived by his wife, infant son, mother, and two siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Damron served with the Bonner Springs Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Bonner Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Damron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman C. LeRoy Damron is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 70.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Bonner Springs Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. C. LeRoy Damron's cause is highlighted.
How C. LeRoy Damron Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. C. LeRoy Damron is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. C. LeRoy Damron was killed by gun.
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