Bio & Incident Details
Age: 38
Tour: 7 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 11/28/1897
Weapon: Handgun
Suspect: Shot and arrested
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Detective Wells was shot and killed by a suspect he was transporting in a horse-drawn wagon to police headquarters. When they arrived at headquarters the suspect produced a handgun and shot Detective Wells. Detective Wells was able to return fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was captured a short time later.
Detective Wells had served with the Seattle Police Department for 5 years and had previously served with the King County Sheriff's Department for 2 years.
