Leonard M. Todd
1974
Leonard M. Todd.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Sergeant Leonard Todd and Police Officer Edward Pakula were shot and killed after responding to a call of a barricaded gunman. As soon as they arrived at the gunman's home at 14021 Mayfield Street, they were met with a hail of bullets. Two other officers were seriously wounded before the suspect was talked into giving himself up. The suspect had been under psychiatric care for several months and was found with more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition. The suspect pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and was sentenced to 40 to 80 years on June 4, 1974. He died in prison on June 27, 1975. Sergeant Todd had served with the Detroit Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and and child.
Service Record
Also Served
Detroit Police Department
Sergeant
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