Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Les Early was shot and killed during an early morning drug raid at the 5500 block of Robertson in Houston at 5:30 a.m. Officer Early was the point man on his department's SWAT team, which was conducting the raid. As he entered the residence, a fortified drug house, the suspect opened fire with a 9mm handgun, striking Officer Early near the collarbone above his bulletproof vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away. The subject, who was on probation, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Early had served with the Pasadena Police Department for over eight years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and young son.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Early gave the Pasadena Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pasadena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Early.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Leslie Ian Early 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Pasadena Police Department, 3 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Leslie Ian Early's cause is highlighted.
How Leslie Ian Early Compares
Offender Outcome
Life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Leslie Ian Early is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Leslie Ian Early was killed by handgun; 9 mm.
Incident Location
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