Patrolman William Gene Wells, Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

Patrolman William Gene Wells

Columbus Division of Police, Ohio

End of Watch Tuesday, December 21, 1965

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William Gene Wells

Patrolman William Wells was struck by a vehicle and killed while on secondary assignment for the F. & R. Lazarus Store parking garage at Front Street and Rich Street in Columbus.

A driver was unable to stop his vehicle driving down the parking ramp despite placing both feet on the brake pedal. Patrolman Wells warned and moved other pedestrians out of the way before he was hit by the car and pushed into a wall.

He had served with the Columbus Division of Police for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 12 years
Badge 267

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic, secondary employment, mechanical failure

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrolman William Gene Wells of the Columbus Division of Police, Ohio and the additional 93 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

December 21, 2024