Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Sunday, May 8, 1910
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: 3618
Cause of Death: Animal related
Date of Incident: May 5, 1910
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman William Weiss was run over by a chariot at the Barnum and Bailey Circus, at the show grounds at 19th Street and Hunting Park Avenue, as he rescued three children who were about to by struck by it.
He was able to push the three children to safety but sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by the chariot. He was transported to Samaritan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Policeman Weiss had served with the Philadelphia Police Department in the 36th District for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.