DET. SGT. BERNARD LENEAN
Star # 536 20th Precinct
End of Watch 5 October 1919

Sgt. Bernard Lenehan and Sgt. George C. Burns were conducting a liquor investigation. During their investigation, two armed gunmen entered and announced a robbery. The gunmen immediately began shooting once they recognized Sgt. Lenehan and his partner. During an exchange of gunfire, Sgt. Lenehan and Sgt. George C. Burns were fatally shot.