Goldsboro Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, March 9, 1940
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 9, 1940
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years.
Patrolman Wiegand was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to a domestic disturbance call on North Center Street.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death. He appealed and was granted a new trial. On January 23, 1941, he was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Patrolman Wiegand had been with the agency for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.