Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Weslar was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. Although off duty at the time, Patrolman Weslar still responded to the call. The suspect committed suicide after the shooting.
Survivors
Patrolman Weslar was survived by his wife and two children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Weslar served with the Binghamton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Binghamton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Weslar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman George J. Weslar 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Binghamton Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George J. Weslar's cause is highlighted.
How George J. Weslar Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George J. Weslar is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George J. Weslar was killed by gun; unknown type.
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