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Case Description
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Joel Paul "Joey" Wells, a 31-year-old African American male from Akron, Ohio, tragically lost his life on July 18, 2019. He was found fatally shot outside of 470 Weeks Street in Akron, Ohio, and pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred early in the morning, and the Akron Police Department launched an investigation into his death.

Despite extensive efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Joel Wells' murder. The Akron Police Department ...Read More
Victim Details

Joel Paul Wells

Male

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2019-07-18

31

Joel

Paul Wells

11/12/2025