In the quiet noon hours of a Thursday in Bessemer, Alabama, the life of Carlos Dewayne Wells Jr., a 21-year-old male, was brought to a sudden and violent end. On March 4, 2021, Wells was discovered on the front porch of a home located in the 2100 block of Berkley Avenue, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later confirmed his identity and the cause of death.
Responding to the scene, Bessemer police found Wells unresponsive and he was pronounced
dead shortly thereafter. In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, law enforcement officials began their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young man's death. While no arrests were made at the time, authorities disclosed a potential lead they were actively pursuing.
Shortly after the shooting, a person with a gunshot wound arrived at UAB West, a local hospital. Investigators believed this individual's injuries might be connected to the homicide of Wells and were exploring the possible link between the two events. Despite this initial lead, public information regarding any subsequent arrests or the identification of any suspects in the death of Carlos Dewayne Wells Jr. has not been made available. The case, as it stands based on available online sources, remains without a publicly announced resolution. Law enforcement had asked for anyone with information to contact the Bessemer Police Department.
