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Russell Scott Wells

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 22, 2022, Russell Scott Wells, a 62-year-old resident of the Bronx, New York, was tragically murdered. The incident occurred early in the morning at approximately 5:08 AM, when police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 763 E. 219th Street, within the confines of the 47th Precinct. Upon arrival, officers found Wells unconscious and unresponsive, with a gunshot wound to his head. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transported him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, where he was pronou ...Read More
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  • New York Daily News: Man, 62, fatally shot in head on Bronx street
  • New York Post: One dead, two hurt in overnight shootings across NYC
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    Victim Details

    Russell Scott Wells

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bronx

    NY

    2022-10-22

    62

    Russell

    Scott Wells

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if Mr. Wells had a family or close friends in the area? It's so difficult to come t... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    I’m really saddened to hear about what happened to Russell Scott Wells. This tragedy touches on so... ...Read More
    04/27/2024
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