Man Leonard Conerely

In Columbia, Mississippi, Patrolman Leonard Conerely’s life was cut short in the line of duty. While on patrol, he responded to a report of a man armed with a gun. The suspect had reportedly entered a bank carrying a pistol and a knife.

Patrolman Conerely located the man walking on a nearby street, now armed with a shotgun. As the patrolman approached, the suspect fired the shotgun, striking Conerely in the head. The assailant then used his pistol to fire at other officers who were arri ...

Patrolman Leonard Conerely