Deputy killed by teen

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Lieutenant James B. (Bo) Weaver
Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office
Virginia
End of Watch: Monday, June 27, 2005

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 16 yrs



Lieutenant James Weaver was shot and killed with his own service weapon during a struggle with a juvenile prisoner on Tollgate Road, in Petersburg, at 1330 hours.

The officer was returning the juvenile from a court appearance in Amelia County to the Crater Juvenile Detention Center when the suspect jumped from the back seat of the patrol car to the front seat. A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to gain control of Lieutenant Weaver's service weapon and shot him in the arm and abdomen.

The suspect fled to a nearby apartment where he remained until turning himself in 90 minutes later. He was charged as an adult with six charges, including capital murder. Lieutenant Weaver was flown to VCU Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds several hours later.

Lieutenant Weaver had served with the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren.

Agency Contact Information
Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office
14230 Sycamore Drive
Dinwiddie, VA 23841

Phone: (804) 469-4550