Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia
End of Watch Sunday, March 4, 1945
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Weston, Jr.
Officer William Weston was shot and killed after kicking a drunk man out of a bar at 1418 Florida Avenue, NE.
He then told the man to leave the area. As Officer Weston turned to walk away the suspect pulled out a gun and shot him. A special police officer happened across the scene at the same time and shot and killed the suspect during a foot chase.
Officer West had been with the agency for just over two years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Weston,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the District of Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 4, 2020
