Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman George Leonard was shot and killed when he and his brother, an officer with the Akron Police Department, responded to a report of a man threatening store employees with a gun on East Federal Street. When the officers arrived, they encountered the suspect with his hand in the pocket of his overcoat. When Patrolman Leonard grabbed the man's arm, the man fired a shot through the overcoat, striking him in the abdomen. Although wounded, Patrolman Leonard and his brother continued to struggle with the suspect, who was beaten into unconsciousness. Patrolman Leonard was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he succumbed to his wound two days later. The suspect also died as a result of the injuries sustained while resisting the officers. Patrolman Leonard had served with the Youngstown Police Department for at least seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, a son, and parents.
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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.
Patrolman Leonard gave the Youngstown Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Youngstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Leonard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George Leonard 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Youngstown Police Department, 8 of 12 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Leonard's cause is highlighted.
How George Leonard Compares
Offender Outcome
Died resisting arrest
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Leonard is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Leonard was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
11 officers from Youngstown Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
