Town Marshal George F. Wells, Junction City Police Department, Kentucky

Town Marshal George F. Wells

Junction City Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, February 16, 1891

George F. Wells

Town Marshal George Wells was shot and killed while attempting to arrest nine raftsmen who had come into town and caused a disturbance at a local saloon.

When Marshal Wells located the men he attempted to arrest them but was shot several times.

All of the men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder. Two were sentenced to life in prison and the others were convicted of lesser crimes after assisting the prosecution.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, February 10, 1891
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

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Marshal Wells,
On today, the 126th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Junction City.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

February 16, 2017