Policeman William Weiss
Philadelphia Police Department
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, May 8, 1910

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: Sunday, May 8, 1910
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Policeman Weiss was run over by a chariot at a local circus as he rescued three children who were about to by struck by it. He was able to push the three children to safety but sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by the chariot. He was transported to Samaritan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Policeman Weiss had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.