Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Frank Weber succumbed to a gunshot wound received the previous day when he and his partner attempted to break up a fight on Woodbine Street between Evans Street and Preston Street. The two officers were walking their beat when they observed four people fighting near Floyd and Woodbine. When they attempted to intervene, one of the men produced a pistol and shot Patrolman Weber in the chest. Patrolman Weber's partner was able to return fire and wound the suspect. The suspect was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman Weber was a U.S Army veteran of the Spanish-American War and had served with the Louisville Police Department for less than five months.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents and three sisters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Weber served with the Louisville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Frank Weber served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
Patrolman Frank Weber is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Louisville Police Department, 51 of 91 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank Weber's cause is highlighted.
How Frank Weber Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank Weber is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank Weber was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
Military Service
Frank Weber served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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