LEONARD C MILLER
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Officer Rank: Patrolman
Memorial Panel: 35-W: 14
Department: Apollo, Pennsylvania, P.D.
End of Watch: January 3, 1980
Cause: SHOT
Age: 21
Years of Service: 3
Description: Patrolman Miller was shot as he approached a vehicle regarding a speeding violation. The suspects were on a "kill for thrill" spree that lasted for eight days and had already killed three people. The suspects drove at least twice at 80 mph through a red light and past Officer Miller's parked cruiser, to lure the officer into a chase. Officer Miller pursued the speeding vehicle and pulled them over. As he approached the vehicle he was shot twice. The suspects were found guilty in a court of law captured and received the death penalty for the murder of Officer Miller.
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