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1965 12 21 Wells William G
Patrolman William G. Wells

Entered Division of Police
April 16, 1953
Died In the Line of Duty
December 21, 1965

Patrolman William G. Wells was appointed to the department April 16, 1953 and lost his life December 21, 1965. Wells was working a special duty police assignment at the F & R Lazarus parking garage at Front and Rich Streets, when a car coming down the exit ramp went out of control.  Officer Wells was struck by the vehicle and died instantly.