INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis and public safety communities are coming together to remember Officer Breann Leath after she was shot and killed in the line of duty Thursday.
Leath, 24, was shot when shots were fired at the scene of a domestic incident on the city's east side, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
She was an officer with the department for two years.
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The community and public safety agencies are showing their support and remembering her on social media:
#IndianaStateMuseum is proud to #LightItBlue tonight to thank healthcare, fire, police and rescue professionals working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also honor #IMPD Officer #BreannLeath, who gave the ultimate sacrifice today. #LoveIndy #INthistogether pic.twitter.com/75YtL4paOp
— Indiana State Museum (@IndianaMuseum) April 10, 2020
It just broke my heart to read this 😔 Rest In Peace Officer Breann Leath ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FYNzA330RQ
— Kailey Paiva (@sadiep48) April 10, 2020
💙 our hearts go out to @IMPDnews
— Columbus Ohio Police (@ColumbusPolice) April 10, 2020
Officer Breann Leath died after being shot responding to a domestic violence call today. https://t.co/FZQ2BUk7J5
The Hapeville Police Department tonight joins @IMPD_ in honoring the sacrifice of Officer Breann Leath.
— Hapeville PD (@Hapeville_PD) April 10, 2020
Officer Leath was killed in the Line of Duty tonight answering a domestic violence call. She was a loving mother. A veteran. Daughter of a public servant family. pic.twitter.com/xd8DyWiU3b
I Cannot Believe This Beautiful Officer Is Gone Thank You For Being So Kind & Caring To My Granddaughter Rest On That Mountain !!! pic.twitter.com/MAFNLCHwHd
— Sherri (@Sherri32590671) April 9, 2020
Troop N sends our thoughts and prayers to the Family of Officer Breann Leath and the entire Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department @IMPDnews#resteasy #ThinBlueLine https://t.co/HYqwbINu9y pic.twitter.com/Il2CAz1i19
— Trooper Petroski (@PSPTroopNPIO) April 10, 2020
At Mayor Collier's direction, the flags were lowered at the @LawrenceINcity Government Center, and at LPD's headquarters, in honor of @IMPDnews Officer Breann Leath, her family, and all the women and men in law enforcement.#thinblueline pic.twitter.com/JMYJiruBgO
— Lawrence Police Dept (@Lawrence_Police) April 10, 2020
EVERY OFFICER in America knows the heart wrenching pain involved in placing this band upon your badge and each time our collective resolve strengthens within... #StandTheLine #NeverForget #Honor pic.twitter.com/teTVVH2iUH
— Rick Snyder (@RickFOP86) April 10, 2020
We are heartbroken to learn that IMPD Officer Breann Leath lost her life in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, many of whom have bravely served our southside community for years. pic.twitter.com/SwDWCO57SU
— Perry Township Schools (@PerryTwpSchools) April 9, 2020
Greenfield lighting their sky up BLUE tonight in honor of IMPD Officer Breann Leath. Thoughts and prayers to her family and IMPD. pic.twitter.com/xQMEj2z31g
— Matt Holland (@GPDCOP) April 10, 2020
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
— National FOP (@GLFOP) April 10, 2020
Officer Breann Leath
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana
EOW: Thursday, April 9, 2020#EnoughIsEnough #OfficerDown #EOW #ThinBlueLine #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/TX0ln0GoJY
It is with heavy heart to announce that IMPD (Indy) Police Officer Breann Leath was shot and killed in the line of duty today (4/9/20). She was responding to a domestic disturbance call. Please keep her family and the IMPD family in your prayers 🙏 @IMPDnews @IMPD_Chief pic.twitter.com/zrnTEPsGb4
— Pierceton Police (@PierINPolice) April 10, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with @impd_news as they mourn the loss of Officer Breann Leath. Officer Leath was a mother, military veteran, and daughter of a public service family. pic.twitter.com/WshaatHNqb
— Indiana State Police Alliance (@ispa1974) April 9, 2020
Our thoughts are with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and family and friends of Officer Breann Leath who died in the line of duty today. #RIP #NeverForget #ThinBlueLine @IMPDnews @IMPDEast pic.twitter.com/IZOcwzSbt9
— Carmel Police Department (@CarmelPD) April 10, 2020
My statement on the death of IMPD Officer Breann Leath. Our entire community mourns the loss of this remarkable public servant. pic.twitter.com/vhIJMQWJT7
— André Carson (@RepAndreCarson) April 10, 2020
At a loss for words. This happens too often. Prayers for Officer Leath’s family and IMPD. https://t.co/btlQS3w6Rf
— Matt Holland (@GPDCOP) April 9, 2020
Tonight we #LightItBlue and join the Indy community in a tribute to our healthcare workers, first responders, and essential services employees! From our IAA team to yours – we appreciate you and salute your continued hard work, hope, and dedication. Thank you! 💙 @IndyAirportPD pic.twitter.com/pc3gUaCNeR
— INDPLS Airport Auth. (@IAA_business) April 10, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Officer Leath’s family and IMPD. pic.twitter.com/HUI4EiZB2M
— WestfieldFire (@WestfieldFire) April 9, 2020
We mourn the loss of @IMPDnews Officer Leath, along with the entire state of Indiana. A true hero. pic.twitter.com/96Fgh2Izcw
— Hobart Fire Department (@HobartFire) April 9, 2020
Our hearts break for our brothers and sisters at IMPD tonight. God speed, Officer Leath. Rest peacefully and thank you for your bravery, honor and sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/kq98ZmbjmU
— Whitestown Fire (@WFDFire) April 9, 2020
Our hearts are heavy this afternoon with the news of the tragic death of @IMPDEast Officer Breann Leath. Her heroic courage and sacrifice will be remembered forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and our brothers and sisters at @IMPDnews #NeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/95UOYdON1q
— PlainfieldPD (@PlainfieldPD) April 9, 2020
As all should , we mourn with our partners in Public Safety IMPD, Law Enforcement everywhere & the family of Officer Breann Leath in her untimely death . God Bless her loved ones & our Brothers & Sisters of the thin blue line. @Speedway_IN @IMPDnews @IndianapolisIN_ @RickFOP86 pic.twitter.com/45RF3BngFi
— Speedway Fire Dept. (@SPEEDWAYFIRE) April 9, 2020
Tonight the family of Officer Leath, IMPD, and all of our law enforcement partners are in our thoughts. This tragedy comes at a particularly challenging time for all first responders. We appreciate and respect their service and sacrifice. @IMPDnews
— Ryan Mears (@ryanmearsindy) April 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the officers, dispatchers, and other first responders in Indianapolis tonight as they process through today’s tragic events. https://t.co/ncQdgiE0Vb
— Hendricks County 911 (@HendricksCo911) April 9, 2020
Good Speed Officer Leath. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/YIhRS5LFKf
— Michael Pruitt, Deputy Chief (@Michael_Pruitt1) April 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leath family and everyone at IMPD. Such a tragic loss. https://t.co/N2guXZxrL7
— LafayetteINPolice (@LafayetteINPD) April 9, 2020
#IMPDnow Our deepest condolences go to @IMPDnews and the family of Officer Breann Leath https://t.co/xJaZXSzZz5
— Indianapolis EMS (@IndianapolisEMS) April 9, 2020
We join our Indianapolis public safety partners at @IMPDnews in mourning the untimely death of officer Breann Leath. We encourage residents to #LightItBlue tonight at 8:00 PM, and to remain vigilant in these difficult times, remembering the sacrifice of Officer Leath. https://t.co/V9wkOhWqwl
— Wayne Township Fire Department (@Waynetwpfire) April 9, 2020
Officer Breann Leath, a mother and veteran, lost her life today serving the citizens of #Indianapolis as an officer with @IMPDnews. Our hearts ache while thinking of her child, family, friends, and coworkers. #ProtectAndServe #WeAreFamily #ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/PJb0b1sM3l
— Sgt. Ted Bohner (@ISPBremen) April 9, 2020
Devastated for my friends and former colleagues @IMPDnews. Keri and I extend our condolences to Officer Leath’s family and friends. Tragic loss for our city. Senseless violence against a hero. #IMPD #Indy
— Benjamin Hunter (@BenjaminDHunter) April 9, 2020
Our Hero, Guardian, Servant, and Angel. We are heartbroken and grateful for a life well spent in the self-less service of others. Breann you will never be forgotten. @IMPDnews @IMPDEast pic.twitter.com/OrKnPCicYX
— Chris Bailey (@irishsarge) April 9, 2020
@ISPPutnamville is sad to learn of the tragic death of @IMPDEast Officer Breann Leath, who lost her life in the service to her community this afternoon. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and the entire @IMPDnews family.#ThinBlueLine pic.twitter.com/AuSRuXdLi7
— Sgt. Matt Ames (@ISPPutnamville) April 9, 2020
There are no words that can ease the pain of this afternoon. Praying for Officer Leath, her family and for IMPD. Rest In Peace #ThinBlueLine https://t.co/nndP47fV7z
— Jill Lees (@jill_lees) April 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and @IMPDEast with the loss of one of their own, Officer Breann Leath. She was killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic disturbance today. #BackTheBlue #truehero 🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/LtxKI1CTml
— IUPD East (@IUPDEast) April 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and @IMPDEast with the loss of one of their own, Officer Breann Leath. She was killed in the line of duty responding to a domestic disturbance today. #BackTheBlue #truehero 🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/LtxKI1CTml
— IUPD East (@IUPDEast) April 9, 2020
I’d like to express my deepest sympathies & send my deepest condolences to the officer’s family during this very difficult time. Today is a truly sad day for our City. Let us grieve and celebrate the officer who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect and serve us all.
— Senator J.D. Ford (@SenatorJDFord) April 9, 2020
