Wichita Falls Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, August 22, 1968
Robert Edward Fellows
Officer Fellows and Officer Walter Rappolee were crushed to death when a wall fell onto their patrol car. A large fire had destroyed a section of downtown Wichita Falls and the two officers were sitting in their patrol car in front of one of the damaged buildings when the wall collapsed and landed on top of the car.
Officer Fellows had served with the Wichita Falls Police Department for just over 4.5 years.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 4 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
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Officer Walter Edwin Rappolee, Jr.
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EOW: August 22, 1968
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Fellows,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wichita Falls. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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