Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, November 12, 1917
Add to My HeroesAlbert W. Wegener
Detective Albert Wegener was shot and killed when he responded to a pawn shop after a suspicious man attempted to pawn a watch.
When Detective Wegener arrived, the man recognized him and immediately opened fire, killing him. Detective Wegener succumbed to his injuries before being able to identify the killer to other officers.
A suspect was eventually identified but was never charged due to a lack of evidence.
During the ensuing search for his killer, Patrolman George LePoris was accidentally shot and killed by another officer who mistook him for the suspect.
The Greater Cincinnati Firefighters Memorial sits on the spot where Detective Albert Wegener and Policeman George LePoris were killed. It is also the location where Substitute Patrolman James Gallagher, end of watch March 26, 1876, and Patrolman Samuel Robins, end of watch April 25, 1916, were killed.
Officer Wegener had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 11 years. He was survived by his wife.
He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Campbell County, Kentucky.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Never charged
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Detective Albert W. Wegener of the Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio, and the additional 57 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
November 12, 2024
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