Eldred Wells Sr.

Death by Force

Eldred Wells Sr., a 70-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on November 6, 2021, in Joliet, Illinois. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance at his home, where he was fatally shot by Will County Sheriff's deputies. The deputies were responding to a call involving Eldred Wells Sr. and his 21-year-old grandson, Jabbar Muhammad, who was reportedly holding a knife. Despite Eldred Wells Sr. being unarmed and standing a few feet away from his grandson, the deputies shot ...Read More

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Eldred Wells Sr. Obituary | Nov 6, 2021 | Joliet, IL

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