Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective John Weiss was shot and killed while conducting an undercover narcotics investigation. His investigation led him to the 2500 block of South Park Road where he was shot. Detective Weiss was able to return fire wounding his killer. The officer was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds. The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and was sentenced to 65 years in prison. The murderer was denied parole in February 2006.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Weiss served with the Shively Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Shively community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Weiss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective John Robert 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 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 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Shively Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John Robert Weiss's cause is highlighted.
How John Robert Weiss Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 65 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John Robert Weiss is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John Robert Weiss was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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