Detective John Robert Weiss

Photo of Detective John Robert Weiss
End of Watch: Wed, Feb 12th, 1986
Date of Incident: Wed, Feb 12th, 1986
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 10 years
Age: 25

Incident

Detective Weiss was involved in an undercover narcotics operation when he was shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

Convicted of murder, the suspect was sentenced to 65 years in prison. He was denied parole in 2006, 2011, and 2021.

Agency

Shively Police Department
Shively Police Department Patch
1800 Park Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
(502) 448-6181
Chief Kevin Higdon

Tributes

There are 2 tributes for Detective John Robert Weiss.

Detective John Robert Weiss
Left on Thursday, February 26th, 2015

Thank you. Rest in peace. You are not forgotten.