Police Officer James S. Weir, Oakland Police Department, California

Police Officer James S. Weir

Oakland Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, June 2, 1950

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James S. Weir

Officer James Weir was killed in a crash when the police ambulance he was riding in collided with a police cruiser at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and West Street while the two responded to a shooting call.

He was thrown from the ambulance and his head struck a curb.

Officer Weir was survived by his wife and three daughters.

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Age 33
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, shooting call

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Officer Weir,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oakland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 2, 2025