Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Weinhold was shot and killed while attempting to evict a man from a residence. Sergeant Weinhold and several other officers had responded to the residence on the owner’s request to evict suspect. While searching the home, the suspect appeared at the top of a staircase and opened fire on the officers. Officer Weinhold was struck in the shoulder opening of his vest. He was transported to a local hospital where he died shortly after arrival.
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- July 23, 2026
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Weinhold gave the St. Louis County Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Weinhold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Richard Eric Weinhold is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MO, 516 of 813 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.5% of this state's fallen. That is 9.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At St. Louis County Police Department, 6 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 54.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Richard Eric Weinhold's cause is highlighted.
How Richard Eric Weinhold Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Richard Eric Weinhold is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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