Patrolman Harrison B. Wells, Vincennes Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman Harrison B. Wells

Vincennes Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, August 8, 1905

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Harrison B. Wells

Patrolman Harrison Wells was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live wire as he attempted to turn on an arc light as part of his duties of walking his beat.

Patrolman Harrison was survived by his wife and one child.

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Age 40
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Cause Electrocuted

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Patrolman Wells,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Vincennes.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 8, 2025