Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal George Leonard was shot and killed at the Cameron Depot while questioning two men about a burglary that had occurred the previous night. One of the men gained control of Marshal Leonard's service revolver, shot him twice, and escaped. The suspect was later captured in Kansas. After two trials, the suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was later commuted to life. In 1902 evidence was discovered, creating doubt about his conviction. On August 28, 1910, he was pardoned by Governor Herbert S. Hadley.
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128 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal Leonard served with the Cameron Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cameron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal George Leonard 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 63.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Cameron 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. George Leonard's cause is highlighted.
How George Leonard Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Leonard is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Leonard was killed by officer's handgun.
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