ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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IHIA Raffle Proceeds Recipient

Ihia Raffle Proceeds Recipient

Raffle proceeds will be given to assist an Oklahoma City law enforcement officer and their family.

September 23, 2022, started as a typical day. Edmond Police Officer Joe Wells wore his helmet and sunglasses as he patrolled on his motorcycle through Edmond on a bright and sunny Friday afternoon. Just down the road, his fellow officers were pursuing a pickup that had caused several wrecks. Wells joined the pursuit around 1:50 p.m. Suddenly, the truck made a U-turn and headed toward Officer Wells, who had come to a stop, police said. Wells fired one round at the vehicle before it collided with him and his motorcycle, police said. Wells was thrown from his motorcycle into a nearby ditch but was responsive as medical personnel carried him into an ambulance and rushed him to the hospital.

Officer Wells sustained life-threatening injuries. He has undergone multiple surgeries, survived pneumonia twice and was unconscious for several weeks. The IHIA is hoping to assist Office Wells and his family with the financial burdens placed upon him while he continues to recover.