Patrolman
Harrison Burgess 'Harry' Wells
Vincennes Police Department
Tuesday, August 8, 1905
Harrison Burgess 'Harry' Wells
Vincennes Police Department
Tuesday, August 8, 1905
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Incident Details
Cause of Death:Electrocuted
Date/Time of Incident:
Tuesday, August 8, 1905
12:05 am
Incident to Death Duration:
Same day
Incident Location:
12th and Harrison streets, Vincennes
Incident County:
Knox
Incident Township:
Vincennes
Weapon Used:
None
Suspect Disposition:
None
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Harrison Burgess 'Harry' Wells
Vincennes Police Department
Tuesday, August 8, 1905
Harrison Burgess 'Harry' Wells
Vincennes Police Department
Tuesday, August 8, 1905
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Patrolman Harrison Wells was electrocuted while walking his beat around midnight.
He accidentally touched a live wire as he was attempting to turn on an arc light when he was electrocuted and killed instantly. Another officer was injured after he responded to the scene but survived.
Patrolman Wells was survived by his wife, daughter, brother and two sisters.
Personal Details
Age: 40Law Enforcement Service:
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Burial Place:Edwardsport Town Cemetery, Edwardsport