U.S. Coast Guard · United States 
Leo Wise
1957
Leo Wise served the U.S. Coast Guard.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Policeman Leo Wise was shot and killed by a man while trying to break up a bar room brawl. The suspect was arrested a short time later. Police said the suspect may have never been arrested if it were not for the help of four Mexican nationals who helped chase down the suspect and identified him. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in San Quentin's gas chamber on July 12, 1961. Policeman Wise was a U.S Coast Guard veteran of WWII and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Coast Guard
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
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