Police Officer Leslie Ian Early, Pasadena Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Leslie Ian Early

Pasadena Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, November 5, 1993

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Leslie Ian Early

Police Officer Les Early was shot and killed during an early morning drug raid at the 5500 block of Robertson in Houston at 5:30 a.m.

Officer Early was the point man on his department's SWAT team, which was conducting the raid. As he entered the residence, a fortified drug house, the suspect opened fire with a 9mm handgun, striking Officer Early near the collarbone above his bulletproof vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away.

The subject, who was on probation, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Early had served with the Pasadena Police Department for over eight years. He is survived by his wife and young son.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 8 years, 3 months
Badge 102

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; 9 mm
Offender Life in prison

narcotics, convicted felon, probation violation, Raid, warrant

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Les,
The first and only time I met you was exactly 32 years ago today in the predawn hours of the op briefing that consisted of multi groups. I know this sounds odd, but I've never forgotten you boots.
I was assigned to the Harris County Organized Crime Narcotics Task Force and your team was helping us hit a multi building compound of a known offender.
Your team hit the building the offender was in.
When it happened, the Houston FD paramedic from the box that had staged for our op, ran up to us as we were trying to tend to you taking your gear off. It was still dark outside and we were having to use flashlights. The paramedic ran up to us, looked at you and screamed at us to grab you, we gotta go cause we can't wait on the box to get to us. We all grabbed you and started running with you to meet the box. I was at the end, I had you by your boots. We got to the box and practically threw ourselves with you into the back. The last I could see of you was your boots.
I never saw you again until the your service.
Les, I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry for all the tomorrows you gave up that morning, for everything you've missed out on, your wife your kid, your family and friends. For everything they've missed not having you with them. I'm sorry I could not, that we could not have done more for you that morning.
Les, I really didn't even know you, but there's not a day that doesn't go by that I see a pair of work boots, that I don't think about you.
Work boots haunt me. Your memory has been with me every day for the past 32 years. I just wanted you to know that. I want you to know that I haven't forgotten you brother, and I never will.
I know my words are empty, but I'm just so sorry.
May God Bless you, and your family for the sacrifices that all of you have given. I'm so sorry.
Rest well by brother.

Lieutenant B. Olds
City of Katy Police Department

November 5, 2025