Trevoris J. Wells, a 32-year-old African American male from Decatur, Illinois, was found shot to death on November 1, 2020. The incident occurred in the front yard of a residence located in the 2300 block of North Rosedale Avenue. Responding officers discovered Wells with apparent gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Macon County Coroner, Michael E. Day, confirmed Wells' identity and stated that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Preliminary autopsy results were expected to be released shortly thereafter.
The Decatur Police Department launched a criminal investigation into the shooting. Initially, there were no suspects or leads, and the police urged anyone with information to come forward. The investigation continued for several weeks, with detectives processing the crime scene and gathering evidence.
On December 30, 2020, an arrest was made in connection with the murder of Trevoris J. Wells. The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Brandon Pugh, was apprehended with the assistance of the US Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force. Pugh, also a resident of Decatur, was taken into custody and charged with the murder of Wells. The arrest marked a significant development in the case, as it was one of several arrests made in connection with the 13 murders that occurred in Decatur in 2020.
The investigation into the murder of Trevoris J. Wells is ongoing, and the Decatur Police Department continues to seek information from the public. Detectives are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and to determine the motive behind the crime. The community remains vigilant, and law enforcement officials are committed to bringing justice to the family of Trevoris J. Wells.
