City Marshal Fred J. Leavitt
End of Watch: Tue, Sep 26th, 1939
Date of Incident: Tue, Sep 26th, 1939
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 46
Survivors
Marshal Leavitt was survived by his family.
Incident
Marshal Leavitt was shot and killed as he and the Polk County sheriff attempted to question a man at the town square about possessing a concealed firearm. The suspect pulled out the gun and shot both officers, killing Marshal Leavitt. The suspect fled town but later turned himself in.
The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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