Patrolman Ronald K. Wells

Patrolman Ronald K. Wells | Dayton Police Department, Ohio Patrolman Ronald K. Wells | Dayton Police Department, Ohio
Dayton Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Ronald K. Wells | Dayton Police Department, Ohio Patrolman Ronald K. Wells | Dayton Police Department, Ohio
Patrolman Ronald K. Wells

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Thursday, April 6, 1967

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Ronald K. Wells

Patrolman Ronald Wells was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer who was playing around in the city jail at 335 West Third Street.

He succumbed to the wound approximately one month after the incident.

Patrolman Wells had served with the Dayton Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
  • Incident Date Friday, February 24, 1967
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