Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Leslie Green was shot and killed near Cedar Lake by a man he attempted to question about a cabin fire. The suspect was captured by a posse a short time later and charged with arson and Marshal Green's murder. The suspect, 62, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on February 18, 1938. He was released on an unknown date before 1960, possibly due to bad health.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Green served with the Columbia Falls Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia Falls community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Leslie A. Green 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 MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Columbia Falls 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. Leslie A. Green's cause is highlighted.
How Leslie A. Green Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Leslie A. Green is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Leslie A. Green was killed by handgun; .32 caliber.
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