Officer Ernest Edmund Leonard, Jr., Dallas Police Department, Texas

Officer Ernest Edmund Leonard, Jr.

Dallas Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Tuesday, May 28, 1935

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Ernest Edmund Leonard, Jr.

Officer Ernest Leonard was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to catch a speeder near the intersection of South Denley Drive and Stella Avenue.

Officer Leonard had served with the Dallas Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents, four brothers, and sister.

Bio

Age 23
Tour 2 years, 3 months
Badge 51

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

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Officer Leonard,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dallas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 28, 2025