Detective John Robert Weiss
Shively Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 12, 1986

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 12, 1986
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 65 years

Detective Weiss was shot and killed while conducting an undercover narcotics investigation. His investigation led him to the 2500 block of South Park Road where he was shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his wounds.

The suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and was sentenced to 65 years in prison. The murderer was denied parole in February 2006.