Harrison Burgess 'Harry' Wells

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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Patrolman
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: 40

Law Enforcement Service:

Burial Place:
Edwardsport Town Cemetery, Edwardsport