Police Officer Henry O. Wendell, Jr., Pearland Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Henry O. Wendell, Jr.

Pearland Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, October 6, 1967

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Henry O. Wendell, Jr.

Police Officer Henry Wendell was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at Main Street and Plum Street following a high school football game. The impact knocked Officer Wendell 85 feet.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with murder by auto. He was sentenced to only six months probation.

Officer Wendell had only served with the Pearland Police Department for two months. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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Met one of Ofc Wendell’s sons today and heard the story of what happened. After 57 years his son still has the love for his father. I enjoyed speaking about Ofc Wendell this evening with his son.

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University of Texas

October 18, 2024