Breese Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, April 14, 1927
Frank Wieter
Chief Frank Wieter was shot and killed while walking a man to the city hall.
The suspect suddenly produced a .25-caliber handgun and shot Chief Wieter to death. The suspect was apprehended and confessed to the murder.
Chief Wieter was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Apprehended
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View all 4 ReflectionsChief Wieter's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 6-22-16 to honor him.
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