Railroad Detective Fred H. Wells, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Railroad Detective Fred H. Wells

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, December 3, 1921

Fred H. Wells

Railroad Detective Fred Wells was shot and killed when he interrupted several men burglarizing a rail car in Peoria, Illinois, at approximately 5:00 am.

Detective Wells was engaged in a shootout at the foot of Cedar Street with the men and was struck three times. His body was not found until about 7:00 am after police were notified that a man suffering gunshot wounds had been taken to a local hospital.

Peoria police officers investigating the shooting were told that shots had been heard near the rail yards. As they searched the yards they discovered the body of Detective Wells.

The wounded subject confessed to the shooting and claimed that he acted alone, however, several other suspects were taken into custody in connection with the murder.

Detective Wells had served with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department for four years.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Illinois
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and wounded

larceny

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th 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
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 3, 2011