U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Leonard B. Wilcox
1986
Leonard B. Wilcox served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Leonard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Police Officer Leonard Wilcox and Police Officer Mark Decker were shot and killed while attempting to question a suspicious man at the Brecksville VA Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Both officers were armed only with mace due to administrative guidelines. While the officers were talking with the man he pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and shot Officer Decker, killing him instantly. Officer Wilcox attempted to run for cover, but the suspect chased him before shooting him as well. The 28-year-old suspect was convicted of two counts of murder and sentenced to two life terms. He will be eligible for parole on October 1, 2046. Officer Wilcox had served with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1968 – 1972
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police Services
Police Officer
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August 2, 2026
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