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Roosevelt Wells

Case from Columbus, OH dated Sep 19, 1982

Victim Details

Roosevelt Wells

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1982-09-19

1982-09-19

Roosevelt

Wells

06/22/2026


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On September 19, 1982, Roosevelt Wells, a 39-year-old man, was shot and killed in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred in front of 1040 Bryden Road in Franklin County. Roosevelt Wells sustained multiple gunshot wounds, which ultimately led to his death. The Columbus Police Department was responsible for investigating the case, but despite their efforts, the homicide remains unsolved to this day.

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