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.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has continued to include this case in their unsolved homicide database to maintain visibility and encourage public tips that could lead to new information. The database aims to increase public awareness and improve the chances of solving cold cases like that of Roosevelt Wells. Law enforcement officials still seek any information that may help resolve this tragic event and provide closure to his loved ones. If anyone has any knowledge of this incident, they are urged to come forward to assist in solving this longstanding case.
The Columbus community, along with BCI and local law enforcement, continue to appeal for public cooperation in solving unsolved homicides, hoping that increased visibility will lead to breakthroughs in cases like Roosevelt Wells's.
