Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Monday, July 24, 1916
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 24, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sergeant John Weedin and Police Officer Robert Wiley were shot and killed after being flagged down by a citizen who had just been accosted by a man with a gun near 2128 Westlake Avenue.
Officer Wiley exited his auto and approached the suspect who produced a handgun, shooting him and Sergeant Weedin. Officer Wiley was able to return fire killing the suspect. Sergeant Weedin died upon arrival at the hospital, and Officer Wiley died a week later from his wounds.
Sergeant Weedin had served with the Seattle Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, four sons, and four daughters and is buried at Oak Lake Cemetery, Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, Washington.