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Name:
Allen, Leon Leviticus
Date of Booking:
05/01/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
Aggravated Assault – Firearm
Cruelty To Children In The 3rd Degree – 1st Or 2nd Offense
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 04/20/25, I (Ptl. M. Holt) responded to [1600 BLOCK] Whiting Dr. Apt. [REDACTED] in emergency mode (lights and sirens) in reference to a Discharged Firearms call.
Upon my arrival, I saw a B/M (later identified as [VICTIM #1]) being detained and placed in the rear of patrol car 19-160. I made contact with a B/F (later identified as [WITNESS #1]) who advised she and [VICTIM #1] had gotten into an altercation in front of her residence. On 04/19/25, [VICTIM #1], [WITNESS #1], and a few others were at [VICTIM #1]’s house at [1700 BLOCK] Malone Dr. Apt [REDACTED]. [WITNESS #1] advised [VICTIM #1] and the mother of his child had an argument. [WITNESS #1] advised [VICTIM #1] was upset and wanted to fight everyone, so everyone left [VICTIM #1]’s residence and went over to her house. [WITNESS #1] advised this morning, on 04/20/25, [VICTIM #1] and his daughter, a B/F (later identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]), came to her house thinking that the mother of his child was there. [VICTIM #1] and [WITNESS #1] got into a verbal altercation because he woke her up. She told [VICTIM #1] his “baby momma is not here.” [WITNESS #1] also advised that [VICTIM #1] then pulled out a gun and shot at her. [WITNESS #1] advised that [VICTIM #1] shot the gun only once. She also stated [VICTIM #1] got rid of the gun. I observed a large kitchen knife lying on the hood of a blue in a color car that was parked in the front yard. I asked her why a knife was there, [WITNESS #1] advised if [VICTIM #1] tried to come in her yard, she was going to use it because [VICTIM #1] had a gun.
After [VICTIM #1] was released from custody, I made contact with him. [VICTIM #1] confirmed last night that he and his girlfriend got into a verbal altercation. [VICTIM #1] also advised that the girlfriend’s brother jumped in the middle of the argument and that things got physical between them. [VICTIM #1] advised he and his daughter were walking down Whiting Dr. when a black Nissan Altima pulled up on him and his daughter. A B/M (later identified as Leon Allen) jumped out of the vehicle and approached [VICTIM #1] in front of his daughter. Leon got into a fighting stance. [VICTIM #1] advised him and Leon to get into a fight, and he got the best of Leon. Leon went into his house at [1600 BLOCK] Whiting Dr, Apt [REDACTED], and came out with a big assault rifle-style gun and shot at him in the presence of his daughter. [VICTIM #1] also advised Leon to get back into the Nissan Altima, and the vehicle drove away.
I canvassed the area for surveillance cameras and witnesses. [WITNESS #1] has a Vivint security camera on her front door and on the south corner of her house. [WITNESS #1] was asked if she could show us the footage, which yielded negative results. [WITNESS #1] advised she doesn’t remember her password to gain access. I made contact with a B/M (later identified as [WITNESS #2]) who resides at [1600 BLOCK] Whiting Dr. Apt. [REDACTED]. [WITNESS #2] advised he was inside his residence when he heard a single shot being fired. [WITNESS #2] also has a camera, but it doesn’t work.
Sgt. Dorminy and Lt. Hutcherson arrived on the scene.
I observed Ptl. Herrell and Cpl. Hunt canvassed the area for the rifle, which yielded negative results. Ptl. Herrell discovered a single .223 round near the west curb of Whiting Dr. The .223 round was recovered by Ptl. Holt. Photos and the .223 round will be submitted to the Albany Police Department’s evidence locker #02. Contact was made with Vivint regarding getting access to the video. They advised to email [REDACTED]
No injuries were reported.
An NCIC/GCIC search was conducted for wants/warrants, which yielded negative results. It was later discovered that Leon Allen is a member of the Purps criminal street gang.
This case will remain active and forwarded to investigations.
[End of Narrative]