Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer O.J. Weldon was shot and killed while investigating a possible domestic disturbance at a local home. A recently divorced man had gone to his ex-wife's home and began searching it. As Officer Weldon knocked on the door to make sure everything was okay the suspect opened the door and fired, striking Officer Weldon in the chest. The suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sent to prison.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Weldon served with the Cumberland Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cumberland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Weldon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer O. J. Weldon 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 Cumberland Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. O. J. Weldon's cause is highlighted.
How O. J. Weldon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. O. J. Weldon is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. O. J. Weldon was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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