A man is found fatally shot On July 18, 2019, Joel "Joey" Wells, a 31-year-old resident of Akron, Ohio, was found fatally shot outside of a residence located at 470 Weeks Street. Wells was discovered at approximately 8:01 a.m., and it appeared that he had been shot while in a driveway. Authorities classified the death as a homicide, and Wells was pronounced dead at the scene. Despite an ongoing investigation, no suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains unsolved.
Joel Wells was a beloved member of the Akron community. He was also notably the brother of former NFL and Ohio State running back Beanie Wells, who publicly offered a $15,000 reward for any information that might lead to an arrest in the case. Beanie Wells and other family members have pleaded for information, urging anyone who might know something to come forward to help bring justice for Joel.
Joel was described as a kind individual with a close connection to his family. The tragic nature of his death has left his loved ones grieving and actively seeking answers. Law enforcement, including the Akron Police Department, continues to seek assistance from the community, asking anyone with information to provide tips to help solve the case and bring closure to the family.
