Officer Floyd A. Weatherholt

Officer Floyd A. Weatherholt | Akron Police Department, Ohio
Akron Police Department, Ohio
Officer Floyd A. Weatherholt

Akron Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, March 25, 1960

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Floyd A. Weatherholt

Officer Weatherholt was shot and killed as he chased a burglary suspect through the backyard of a home on East Exchange Street.

The suspect was convicted of Officer Weatherholt's murder and executed.

Officer Weatherholt had served with the Akron Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and infant son.

Bio

  • Age 23
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 194

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Executed

burglary

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and sacrifice of Officer Floyd A. Weatherholt of the Akron Police Department, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

March 25, 2023

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