Deputy Sheriff Leonard Frazier
Cocke County Sheriff's Department
Tennessee
End of Watch: Friday, March 15, 1929

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 13, 1929
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Frazier was shot and killed as he and another deputy attempted to recapture a suspect who had just escaped from jail at gunpoint. The suspect fired a shot at the pursuing deputies, striking Deputy Frazier in the head. The other deputy returned fire and killed the suspect. Deputy Frazier was taken to a local hospital where he died two days later.

Deputy Frazier had served with the Cocke County Sheriff's Department for 4 years. He was survived by his wife.