Leonard Wilbur Brand
Murdered

Case Description

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On May 25, 1986, Deputy Sheriff Leonard Wilbur Brand of the Tallapoosa County Sheriff's Department in Alabama was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Accompanied by another deputy, Brand encountered the suspect, who opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun, resulting in Brand's death and wounding his colleague. The assailant later committed suicide on the same day.

Deputy Brand's untimely death left behind a grieving wife and child. His sacrifice is remembered by the l ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Leonard Wilbur Brand

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Tallapoosa

state

Date of Death

1986-05-25

First Name

Leonard

Last Name

Wilbur Brand

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/22/2024

Forum Posts (2)

I just wanted to take a moment to send my thoughts and prayers to the victim and their family during... ...Read More
09/14/2023

Attention all community members,
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the tragic murder o... ...Read More
04/18/2023

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