Leslie Ellsworth Green.
Patrolman Leslie Green was shot and killed by a suspect who was caught stealing tires from a filling station. He and another officer responded with the patrol wagon to where the suspect had been arrested and was being held by another officer. The man was given permission to retrieve his coat from his car. Instead, he grabbed a pistol and opened fire, killing Patrolman Green and wounding his partner. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended in Columbus the next day. The suspect, 30, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January 15th, 1932. Patrolman Green was a United States Army WWI veteran and had served with the Columbus Division of Police for three years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Green gave the Columbus Division of Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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