Captain Michael Leonard, Pittsfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Captain Michael Leonard

Pittsfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, June 1, 1898

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Michael Leonard

Captain Michael Leonard was killed when he struck by a train.

He was in charge of a detail assigned to the local train depot. More than 5,000 citizens had gathered there awaiting the arrival of soldiers returning from the Spanish-American War. A freight train approaching the station failed to slow down and Captain Leonard was struck as he attempted to help a mother and child off of the tracks.

Captain Leonard had served with the agency for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and 11 children.

Bio

Age 55
Tour 17 years
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by train

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Captain Leonard, it has been 126 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 17 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 1, 2024