Morehead Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, May 9, 1942
Add to My HeroesJ. Leslie Ward
Officer Leslie Ward was shot and killed after stopping a man in a hit-and-run accident.
Officer Ward observed the accident at an intersection and shouted for the suspect to stop. After a short chase, the suspect stopped and opened fire on Officer Ward and a state trooper. Officer Ward was killed and the trooper was seriously wounded. The trooper managed to return fire, killing the 33-year-old suspect.
Officer Ward was survived by his wife and nine children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Ward,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Morehead City. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 9, 2022
