Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Leidy was shot and killed by one of two robbers as he went to the aid of their victim. As the 20 year old gunman fled the scene he shouted, "I'm the new Dillinger". Minutes later both suspects were captured and charged with Policeman Leidy's murder. The gunman was convicted of first degree murder on August 25, 1934, and sentenced to life. He was paroled on September 8, 1952. His accomplice was acquitted of murder but convicted of two counts of armed robbery.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Leidy served with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Leidy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Russell A. Leidy 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Los Angeles Police Department, 115 of 240 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Russell A. Leidy's cause is highlighted.
How Russell A. Leidy Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1952
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Russell A. Leidy is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Russell A. Leidy was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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