Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Thursday, July 22, 1937
Add to My HeroesJ. F. Leo Shaab
Officer Leo Shaab was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to the scene of an accident on the Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard near Dull's Corner.
During the response, another automobile collided with his motorcycle and he was thrown to the ground.
Officer Shaab had served with the Maryland State Police for just under three years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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