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Leonard B. Wilcox
- Jan. 31, 1986 -
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Resided: |
DC, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jan. 31, 1986 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Police
810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC, DC
20420 USA (800)273-8255 |
County: | District of Columbia |
Dept. Type: | Federal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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On The Job: |
2 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
OH
USA
Fri. Jan. 31, 1986
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Summary: |
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.
Officer Wilcox had served with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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