Prev
Incident
Patrolman McLeod was shot and killed after responding to a call of a man with a firearm inside of a moving company. When Patrolman McLeod arrived he parked his patrol car about 15 feet from the entrance of the moving company. From a second floor window the suspected open fire on the Patrolman McLeod with a .308 caliber rifle, striking him in the head, chest and heart killing him instantly. As Patrolman McLeod lay on the ground the suspect fired more rounds at the officer. After wounding three officers during a 10-hour standoff, the suspect shot and killed himself.
Survivors
Patrolman McLeod was survived by his wife and children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtpks29rv5h2s7x49b9ph- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- August 2, 2026
- Last updated
- August 2, 2026
Honored here by 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Allen. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McLeod gave the New Rochelle Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Rochelle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McLeod.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
New Rochelle Police Department has lost 10 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Allen is one of 739 officers killed feloniously in NY, 34.7% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Allen is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Allen is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1977, 13 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Allen was 29. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Allen was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Allen was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Allen had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Mondays: 15.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 20% of all 10 deaths at New Rochelle Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
New Rochelle Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Allen among them.
-
Maurice Ahearn
Jun 20, 1903
-
Thomas L. Payne
Sep 23, 1929
-
Daniel F. Murphy
Apr 25, 1930
-
Timothy Mahoney
May 5, 1930
-
William E. Mancusi
Jul 20, 1934
-
Allen Bruce McLeod, Sr.
Feb 14, 1977
-
John C. Phillips
Oct 1, 1981
-
Gary D. Pagano
Sep 14, 1982
-
Kathleen O'Connor-Funigiello
Aug 16, 2018
-
Mark S. Gado
Sep 16, 2018
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from New Rochelle Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
