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Resided:
PA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 01, 1935
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 31 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Beaver Police Dept.
PA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Night Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
PA
USA
Tue. Jan. 01, 1935
Summary:
Night Officer Leis was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk and for threatening to shoot his children.
When Officer Leis confronted the man near his home the man opened fire with a rifle, striking the officer. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Leis returned fire, but did not strike the suspect. The man committed suicide a short time later.
Officer Leis had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and parents.