Line of Duty Death: Officer Breann Leath
Officer Breann Leath
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, April 9, 2020
Bio
Age 24
Tour 3 years
Badge B231
Military Veteran
Incident Details
Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender In custody
Officer Breann Leath was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call at 1803 Edinburge Square shortly before 3:00 pm.
A subject inside opened fire, striking Officer Leath and a female resident of the apartment. Both were taken to a local hospital where Officer Leath succumbed to her wounds.
The subject was taken into custody.
Officer Leath was a veteran of the National Guard and had served with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department for three years.
She is survived by one child and her parents, who both serve with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief Randal Taylor
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
50 North Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 327-3811
