Louis Léveillé

Louis Léveillé, (1857-1927), nicknamed 'Chasseur' ('Hunter') among others, was a French locksmith and anarchist. He is primarily known for being one of the victims of the Clichy affair, a case of police brutality that contributed to the start of the Ère des attentats (1892-1894).

Léveillé was born in Clichy and associated with anarchist groups. He married a first partner, whom he beat. A few years later, in 1891, he became one of the victims of the Clichy affair when police shot him during a peaceful demonstration. Following his arrest, he was beaten and denied treatment for his gunshot wounds. During his trial, the prosecutor sought the death penalty for him. Acquitted, he subsequently became involved in anarchist networks in France, traveled frequently, and was arrested numerous times.

His police photograph is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) collections.