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William Weiss

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 30, 1901

Victim Details

William A. Weiss

Male

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

1901-07-30

31

William

Weiss

07/14/2026

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William A. Weiss, a 31-year-old male police officer in Houston, Texas, was shot and killed on July 30, 1901. Officer Weiss was born on March 7, 1870, and was a native of Houston. He was survived by his wife and two small children.

The incident occurred after two brothers, John T. Vaughn and Newton Vaughn, were arrested several days earlier by another officer. The Vaughn brothers were seen talking to Officer Weiss before shooting him. During the exchange of gunfire, John Vaughn was shot an ...
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  • Officer William F. Weiss - POLICE Department - City of Houston
  • William A. Weiss (1870-1901) - Find a Grave Memorial
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