Columbus Division of Police, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, December 21, 1965
Add to My HeroesWilliam Gene Wells
Patrolman William Wells was struck by a vehicle and killed while directing traffic.
He had been with the Columbus Division of Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 267
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William G. Wells of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 90 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
December 21, 2022
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