In the early hours of a Saturday morning, the life of 28-year-old Quinton D. Wells was tragically cut short. On January 28, 2017, Norfolk police and paramedics responded to a call shortly after midnight about a man who had been shot inside a residence on East Charlotte Street. Upon their arrival at the 800 block of the street, they discovered Wells suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wells, a resident of the 800 block of Cavalier Boulevard, became the focus of a homicide investigation. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, details were scarce. The Norfolk Police Department did not release any information regarding a potential suspect or a motive for the killing. Detectives began the arduous process of piecing together the circumstances that led to Wells' untimely death, appealing to the public for any information that could shed light on the case.
As the investigation continued, the family of Quinton Wells was left grappling with their sudden and violent loss. The community was also impacted by this act of violence. In the days and weeks that followed, law enforcement continued their investigation, but no suspects or arrests were publicly announced. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones, as they continue to seek answers and justice for his death.
