Police Officer Leonard R. Lesnieski, Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

Police Officer Leonard R. Lesnieski

Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Tuesday, March 19, 1985

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Leonard R. Lesnieski

Officer Leonard Lesnieski and Officer Rosario Collura were shot and killed when they interrupted a drug deal while on patrol. They observed four men in an alley and stopped to question them. They had patted down three of the suspects and were patting down the fourth suspect when the man produced a gun and shot both officers in the chest. The suspect fled but was later apprehended.

The suspect was convicted of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to two life terms. On November 16, 2010, he received an additional 40 years for attacking and seriously injuring two correctional officers with a hammer.

Officer Lesnieski had been with the agency for 16 years.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Officer Lesnieski,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Milwaukee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 19, 2025