Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Marshal Paul Weber was shot and killed from ambush after being lured into a wooded area. He was lured from his home at 3802 Maple Avenue to investigate to a disturbance when he was ambushed. Four suspects opened fire on him, striking him several times. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Marshal Weber was able to return fire and killed one of the suspects. Deputy Marshal Weber had served with the Fairmont City Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Marshal Weber gave the Fairmont City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fairmont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Marshal Weber.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Marshal Paul Frank Weber Sr. 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 63.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Fairmont City Police Department, 2 of 2 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. Paul Frank Weber Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Paul Frank Weber Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Paul Frank Weber Sr. is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Paul Frank Weber Sr. was killed by gun.
Incident Location
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