Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp

Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp | Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp | Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp | Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp | Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff John H. Weidkamp

Adams County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Tuesday, August 6, 1929

Add to My Heroes

John H. Weidkamp

Deputy Sheriff John Weidkamp was shot and killed in Quincy while attempting to arrest a man and woman in a stolen car.

Both subjects were arrested and convicted of Deputy Weidkamp's murder. The woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison and the man was sentenced to life in prison.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to life

stolen vehicle

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 1 Reflections

Rest In Peace. You are not forgotten.

A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department

February 27, 2023

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.

Recent LODD Deaths