Lieutenant William Lebo’s death was caused by the gun-firing by an emotionally disturbed man in the locality.
A gunshot while killing Lt William, a 63-year-old police officer on duty.
Two other police officers were injured and reported to be in critical condition along with him.
Lieutenant William Lebo – Who Was He?
Lieutenant William Lebo was a 63-year-old police officer who was shot and killed on duty on 31st March 2022.
During his death, Lebo was responding to a domestic incident at home on Forest Street. Soon, a man opened fire and shot him and two other officers.
Lt. Willian lost his life in the shooting, while the other two police officers are in critical condition with their injuries.
In honor of the late Lieutenant William Lebo, hundred of people lined Cumberland Street in Lebanon on 2nd April 2022. A procession of several first responders escorted the Lieutenant’s body to Christmas’s Funeral Home.
The procession started at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown and went westwards on Interstate 78. Then, it traveled on State Route 501 South to State Route 422 before arriving at the funeral home on Cumberland Street.
Furthermore, Lieutenant William Lebo has spent 40 years of his life serving his community. He was set to retire from the police department on 1st May this year.
Lieutenant William Lebo Death Cause – Shot & Killed
Lieutenant William Lebo was killed on 31st March 2022 by a random man who forced his way into his stepfather’s home in Lebanon.
The man shot at police officers who had responded to the burglary call. He killed one officer and wounded two others.
The police were called at around 3:35 p.m. to the 1100 block of Forest Street. They were met by gunfire from the named Travis Shaud.
According to the officials, Travis Shaud is a 34 years old man who used to live at home. Soon, the officers returned gunfire that led to the death of Shaud inside the house.
It was reported that the house owners had returned home and discovered that an emotionally disturbed relative had broken into the house and remained inside.
The man was still inside when the police officers arrived on the scene. As they entered the home, the man opened fire with a handgun, striking Lieutenant William and two other officers.
Obituary -Lieutenant William Lebo Death
According to the available obituary details, Lieutenant William Lebo was taken to Christmas Funeral Home for his funeral.
Besides the location, the date and time have not been made available to the public yet.
Lt William was 63 years old at the time of his death. He served for four decades before being shot and killed by Travis Shaud.
William was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. William was scheduled to retire only a month later, on 1st May 2022.