End of Watch Monday, May 10, 2021
SAMUEL ALEXANDER LEONARD
Deputy Sheriff Samuel Leonard and Sergeant Stephen Jones were shot and killed while responding to a complaint about a dog in the 100 block of Bryan Street in Eden, Texas.
An altercation occurred as both deputies, along with an Eden municipal employee, made contact with a subject at a residence. The subject fatally shot both deputies and critically wounded the city employee before being taken into custody.
The man has been charged with two counts of capital murder of a police officer.
Deputy Sheriff Leonard served with the Concho County Sheriff’s Office for six months, having spent one and a half years as a deputy/officer.
BIO
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 2402
INCIDENT DETAILS
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available