U.S. Army · United States 
Leonard Brand
1986
Leonard Wilbur Brand served the U.S. Army for 20 years. Leonard also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Leonard Brand was shot and killed when he and another deputy responded to a domestic violence call at 5:15 p.m. When Deputy Brand and the New Site Chief of Police arrived at the home on Alabama 49 two miles north of New Site, a man opened fire as soon as they exited their patrol car. Despite trying to take cover behind the vehicle, Deputy Brand was mortally wounded. The New Site Chief was also shot, but recovered from his wounds. The suspect committed suicide later in the day. Deputy Brand was a United States Army veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1955 – 1975
U.S. Army
Also Served
Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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