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Resided:
KY, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 09, 1942
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 46 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Morehead Police Dept.
KY
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrol Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
KY
USA
Sat. May. 09, 1942
Summary:
Officer Leslie Ward was shot and killed after stopping a man for a hit-and-run accident. Officer Ward observed the accident at an intersection and shouted for the suspect to stop. After a short chase the suspect stopped and opened fire on Officer Ward and a state trooper.
Officer Ward was survived by his wife and nine children.
