| Name | Leonard Shankman |
| Agency | Chicago Fire Department |
| Rank | Battalion Chief |
| Type of Firefighter | Career |
| Age Range | 51 to 55 |
| Sex | Male |
| Date of Birth | 0/0/0 |
| Date of Death | 9/9/1970 |
| Cause of Death | Stress/Overexertion |
| Nature of Death | Aneurysm |
| Attribute of Death | [not applicable] |
| Type of Duty | Firehouse duties |
| Incident Name | N/A |
| Incident City | Chicago |
| Incident State | IL |
| Incident Date | 9/9/1970 |
| Incident Location | [Unknown] |
| Incident Attribute | [Not applicable] |
On September 9, 1970, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief Leonard Shankman of the 26th Battalion suffered a burst aneurysm in his stomach and passed away.