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Terry Koncson of Girard through his flags during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Terry Koncson of Girard through his flags during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in …


A wreath lays at the foot of the City of Girard sign, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

A wreath lays at the foot of the City of Girard sign, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. …


Bobby Caldwell, a 2004 graduate of Girard High School, runs a lap in honor of his late friend during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Bobby Caldwell, a 2004 graduate of Girard High School, runs a lap in honor of his late friend during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, …


Police officers from surrounding agencies attended a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Police officers from surrounding agencies attended a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


Jeff Vrabel of Poland plays flowers at the foot of the flag pole for the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Jeff Vrabel of Poland plays flowers at the foot of the flag pole for the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, …


The flag outside of the City of Girard government building stands at half staff, with tries lining the property tied with blue ribbons for the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

The flag outside of the City of Girard government building stands at half staff, with tries lining the property tied with blue ribbons for the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at outside the City Justice Center in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to …


during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. …


Local community members hold candles during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Local community members hold candles during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. …


Girard Mayor James Melfi speaks during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Girard Mayor James Melfi speaks during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


David Leo thanks attendees for attending a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo thanks attendees for attending a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in …


Viola McClimans(14) holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Viola McClimans(14) holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana …


Renee Vigarino of Girard holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Renee Vigarino of Girard holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in …


David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana …


Police officers from surrounding agencies attend a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Police officers from surrounding agencies attend a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, along with members of the Girard Police Department and surrounding Police agencies, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, along with members of the Girard Police Department and surrounding Police agencies, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around …


David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 …


during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. …


David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block …


Rachel Leatherberry holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Rachel Leatherberry holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana …


David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo comforts a member of the Girard Golf Team after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 …


Police officers salute the parents of the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, during vigil for him, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Police officers salute the parents of the late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, during vigil for him, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave …


Bobby Caldwell holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Bobby Caldwell holds a candle during a vigil for Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer …


Arron Wayland, who witnessed the shooting, talks with Pat Leo's(back), mother of Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

Arron Wayland, who witnessed the shooting, talks with Pat Leo's(back), mother of Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave …


David Leo holds a baton and candle after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo holds a baton and candle after a vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana …


David Leo comforts Julian Berry, a member of the Girard Golf Team after vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David Leo comforts Julian Berry, a member of the Girard Golf Team after vigil for his son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the …


David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana Ave in Girard. Officer Leo was transported to St. ElizabethÕs Youngstown for surgery where he later died. ..(Nikos Frazier | The Vindicator)

David and Pat Leo stand with candles during a vigil for their son, Girard Police Officer Justin Leo, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Officer Leo was killed while responding to a potential suicide around 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, on the 400 block of Indiana …