Levi W. Pierce, a 17-year-old male from Wellston, Ohio, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2015. Levi was killed during a shooting incident at the Idle Wheels Mobile Home Park on West 13th Street in Wellston. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred on the evening of June 13, 2015, and Levi was born on July 30, 1997, in Gallipolis, Ohio.
Following the shooting, the Wellston Police Department apprehended a suspect, 22-year-old Justin W. Sexton, also from Wellston.
Sexton was taken into custody and held at the Jackson County Correctional Facility on an alleged violation of his Community Control. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation's Special Investigations Unit conducted a thorough investigation into the incident, and charges were pending as a result of their findings.
The community was deeply affected by Levi's death, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continued to unfold over the following months. The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the media, as efforts were made to ensure justice for Levi and his family.
Levi's untimely death left a lasting impact on those who knew him, and the investigation into his murder remained a priority for the authorities involved. The pursuit of justice for Levi W. Pierce continued as the legal process moved forward, with the hope of providing closure and accountability for his family and friends.
