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Leroy Wells

Case from Amarillo, TX dated Mar 20, 2023

Victim Details

Leroy Wells

Male

Black / African American

Amarillo

TX

2023-03-20

38

Leroy

Wells

07/10/2026

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On the evening of March 20, 2023, at approximately 10 p.m., Amarillo police officers heard gunshots near the intersection of Southwest 2nd Avenue and South Tyler Street in downtown Amarillo, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered 38-year-old Leroy "Boo" Wells Jr. deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a black SUV fleeing the area immediately after the shooting. During the investigation, officers found empty cartridge casings and a key ring with id ...
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  • Legacy.com: View Leroy Wells Jr's Obituary and express your condolences
  • KVII: Murder Arrest: Police arrest suspect accused of killing man in downtown Amarillo
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the tragic case of Leroy "Boo" Wells Jr., and something that's bee... ...Read More
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