Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Leavitt was shot and killed as he and the Polk County sheriff attempted to question a man at the town square about possessing a concealed firearm. The suspect pulled out the gun and shot both officers, killing Marshal Leavitt. The suspect fled town but later turned himself in. The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Survivors
Marshal Leavitt was survived by his family.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Leavitt served with the Bolivar Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Bolivar community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Leavitt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Fred J. Leavitt 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 MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Bolivar 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. Fred J. Leavitt's cause is highlighted.
How Fred J. Leavitt Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Fred J. Leavitt is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Fred J. Leavitt was killed by gun; unknown type.
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