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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 ...Read More
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Victim Details

Man Leonard Conerely

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

MS

1978-12-07

31

Man

Leonard Conerely

12/07/2025