Leonard Raymond Lesnieski served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 2 years and 11 months. Leonard served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Officer Leonard Lesnieski and Officer Rosario Collura were shot and killed when they interrupted a drug deal while on patrol. They observed four men in an alley and stopped to question them. They had patted down three of the suspects and were patting down the fourth suspect when the man produced a gun and shot both officers in the chest. The suspect fled but was later apprehended. The suspect was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to two life terms. On November 16, 2010, he received an additional 40 years for attacking and seriously injuring two correctional officers with a hammer. Officer Lesnieski had been with the agency for 16 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Lesnieski gave the Milwaukee Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Milwaukee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Lesnieski.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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