Roll of Honor
Incident
Game Warden Columbus McLeod was presumed to have been murdered while enforcing game laws in Lee County, Florida.
He was searching for egret hunters at Cayo Pelau Island when he disappeared. His boat was found sunk with sand sacks tied to it and his hat was located nearby with two axe chips, blood, and hair on it. His body was never located.
National Audubon Society game wardens were appointed by the Florida governor to enforce state game laws but were employed by the society.
Rest in peace Game Warden McLeod.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis November 28th, 2019
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Game Warden McLeod served with the National Audubon Society.
Thank you for your service to the Miami community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden McLeod.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Game Warden Columbus G. McLeod 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At National Audubon Society, 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. Columbus G. McLeod's cause is highlighted.
How Columbus G. McLeod Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Columbus G. McLeod is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Columbus G. McLeod was killed by edged weapon; axe.
Incident Location
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