George Wells
1891
George F. Wells.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Town Marshal George Wells was shot and killed while attempting to arrest nine raftsmen who had come into town and caused a disturbance at a local saloon.
When Marshal Wells located the men, he attempted to arrest them but was shot several times.
All of the men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder. Two were sentenced to life in prison, and the others were convicted of lesser crimes after assisting the prosecution.
Marshal Wells was a Civil War Union veteran and served with the Junction City Police Department for at least five years.
When Marshal Wells located the men, he attempted to arrest them but was shot several times.
All of the men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder. Two were sentenced to life in prison, and the others were convicted of lesser crimes after assisting the prosecution.
Marshal Wells was a Civil War Union veteran and served with the Junction City Police Department for at least five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
Service Record
Also Served
Junction City Police Department
Town Marshal
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