Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Davis was shot and killed while arresting a man for starting several cars in the downtown area. The suspect fled the scene but was arrested on a farm a short time later. The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life on May 29, 1929. He was denied parole in 1949.
Survivors
Officer Davis was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Davis served with the Dodge City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dodge City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Leroy Davis is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 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 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Dodge City Police Department, 4 of 4 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. Leroy Davis's cause is highlighted.
How Leroy Davis Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Leroy Davis is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Leroy Davis was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Dodge City Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
