Patrolman Van Ness Wells, San Antonio Police Department, Texas

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Patrolman

Van Ness Wells

San Antonio Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, September 26, 1867

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 36

Tour: Not available

Badge # 143

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 9/25/1867

Weapon: Edged weapon; Knife

Suspect: Not available

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Patrolman Wells was stabbed to death by a drunken man he was attempting to arrest. He was walking back from Arsenal and South Main Streets when he came across the man lying on the ground and tried to arrest him.

Patrolman Wells was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 142nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

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September 26, 2009

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