Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer William Weiss was shot and killed by two brothers who had been arrested several days earlier by another officer near the intersection of San Jacinto Street and Congress Street. The men were seen talking to Officer Weiss before shooting him. One suspect was shot and killed by another Officer and the second suspect was arrested.
Survivors
Officer Weiss served with the Houston Police Department for approximately one year and was survived by his wife, and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Police Officer Weiss gave the Houston Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Weiss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer William A. Weiss 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Houston Police Department, 84 of 117 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William A. Weiss's cause is highlighted.
How William A. Weiss Compares
Offender Outcome
One killed; One Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William A. Weiss is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William A. Weiss was killed by handgun; .41 caliber.
Incident Location
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