Sheriff Leland Fry, Benton County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

Sheriff Leland Fry

Benton County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 1938

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Leland Fry

Sheriff Leland Fry succumbed to a gunshot wound received the previous day in Garrison, Iowa, where he had gone to arrest a man. During the arrest the suspect shot Sheriff Fry in the abdomen. The suspect then committed suicide.

Sheriff Fry had served as sheriff for nearly three years and was survived by his wife, Hazel, and their children, Dale and Shirley.

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Age 38
Tour Not available
Badge 6-1

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, November 4, 1938
Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
Offender Committed suicide

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Sheriff Fry,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Leland County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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November 5, 2018