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Neil Keith Wells

Case from Detroit, MI dated Apr 04, 2001

Victim Details

Neil Keith Wells

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2001-04-04

41

Neil

Keith Wells

07/18/2026

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On an April morning in 2001, a dedicated officer, Neil Keith Wells, a 41-year-old male, embarked on what would be his final tour of duty with the Detroit Police Department. A seasoned veteran with 14 years on the force, he was part of a specialized unit tasked with policing high-crime areas, a testament to his courage and commitment to making the city a safer place. That day, he and his fellow officers were investigating complaints of drug dealing at a partially vacant apartment building, a rout ...
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