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Patrolman James Edward Wier | Denver Police Department, Colorado
Denver Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman

James Edward Wier

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 3, 1987

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 3, 1987
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Patrolman Wier was shot and killed while responding to a man with a gun call on South Pennsylvania Street. When he and his partner arrived they saw the man in a home holding a shotgun and took cover. The suspect then opened fire. As Patrolman Wier stood to return fire he was struck in the head. Two other responding officers were wounded before the suspect committed suicide.
Patrolman Wier was survived by his wife and two children.