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Resided:
IL, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 06, 1985
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Hoffman Estates Police Dept.
IL
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrol Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Badge:
205
On The Job:
21 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IL
USA
Sat. Apr. 06, 1985
Summary:
Officer Leland Pye suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a prisoner.
Officer Pye had just arrested the man for battery and had transported him to the police station when the man began to fight. During the struggle, Officer Pye collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Officer Pye had served with the Hoffman Estates Police Department for 21 years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.
