Cumberland Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, April 30, 1966
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 30, 1966
Weapon Used: Handgun; .38 caliber
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter
Officer O.J. Weldon was shot and killed while investigating a possible domestic disturbance at a local home.
A recently divorced man had gone to his ex-wife's home and began searching it. As Officer Weldon knocked on the door to make sure everything was okay the suspect opened the door and fired, striking Officer Weldon in the chest.
The suspect was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sent to prison.