Police Officer William H. Weiss, Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Police Officer William H. Weiss

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, May 8, 1910

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William H. Weiss

Police Officer William Weiss was run over by a chariot at the Barnum and Bailey Circus, at the show grounds at 19th Street and Hunting Park Avenue, as he rescued three children who were about to by struck by it.

He was able to push the three children to safety but sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by the chariot. He was transported to Samaritan Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Weiss had served with the Philadelphia Police Department in the 36th District for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 22 years
Badge 3618

Incident Details

Cause Animal related
Incident Date Thursday, May 5, 1910

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Officer Weiss,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Philadelphia.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 8, 2025