Henrico County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, December 22, 1948
Welford Early Green
Patrolman Welford Green was shot and killed after responding to a domestic dispute at a local restaurant on Williamsburg Road.
While the officer was talking with both parties, the male was able to grab a shotgun and open fire, killing Patrolman Green. The suspect, who was the owner of the restaurant, shot and killed himself after a two hour gun battle with other officers.
Patrolman Green was a veteran of WWII. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Committed suicide
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