U.S. Army · United States 
Leslie Martin Macarro
1988
Leslie Martin Macarro served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Leslie served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Group Supervisor Leslie Macarro was struck and killed by a vehicle while chasing a juvenile inmate who was attempting to escape. He and another officer had transported three juvenile prisoners to Los Angeles General Hospital for treatment. As they were leaving the hospital one of the prisoners, who was wearing full restraints, attempted to run. As Supervisor Macarro started to chase the escaping juvenile he was struck by a car driven by a hospital employee. The inmate was caught by Supervisor Macarro's partner. He was treated at the hospital but died one hour later.
Survivors
Supervisor Macarro was survived by his wife, daughter and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1954 – 1957
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
California Department of the Youth Authority
Group Supervisor
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