Roll of Honor
Incident
Colorado Ranger Edward Bell succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when he and his partner were assaulted near Limon, Colorado.
The two rangers had received an anonymous tip that a filling station west of Limon was going to be robbed. As the two rode to the station on their motorcycle and sidecar, they were run off the road by another vehicle.
They were both then beaten severely and robbed of their wallets and service revolvers. Passersby found them a short time later, and they were both taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, where Ranger Bell succumbed to his injuries. Due to the severe head injury, his partner could not recall the attack.
It is believed the rangers were targeted due to their work against local bootleggers.
He is survived by his wife, parents, and three brothers.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Colorado Ranger Bell served with the Colorado Rangers.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Colorado Ranger Bell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Colorado Ranger Edward P. Bell is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward P. Bell's cause is highlighted.
How Edward P. Bell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward P. Bell is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward P. Bell was killed by person.