ROY L LEON JR

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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 27-E: 5
Department: Cotton Plant, Arkansas, P.D.
End of Watch: July 13, 1984
Cause: SHOT
Age: 21
Years of Service: 1
Description: Patrolman Leon and Chief Leonard Cross were shot during a struggle with a juvenile suspect. As they escorted the 16-year-old to the patrol car to question him about a stolen motorcycle, the suspect grabbed one of the officer's service weapon and began shooting. Patrolman Leon died at the scene. Chief Cross died at the hospital. The juvenile was arrested and charged with capital murder.
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