Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Wiegand was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance call on North Center Street. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. He appealed and was granted a new trial. On January 23, 1941, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Patrolman Wiegand had been with the agency for 8 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Wiegand gave the Goldsboro Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Goldsboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Wiegand.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Herbert C. Wiegand 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 NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 3.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Goldsboro Police Department, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Herbert C. Wiegand's cause is highlighted.
How Herbert C. Wiegand Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 30 years.
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Herbert C. Wiegand is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Herbert C. Wiegand was killed by gun; unknown type.
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