Patrolman Wellford Early Green

Wellford Early Green

Patrolman Wellford 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 United States Army WWII veteran. He was survived by his wife.

He is buried at the Oakwood Cemetery, Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia.