Mark Allen Wells, 43, of Springfield, Ohio, was fatally shot on July 18, 2016, during a botched robbery in an alley off West Pleasant Street. According to investigators, Wells participated in the attempted robbery alongside Nicole Nichols and Pete Gonzalez; a gun went off during the incident and Wells sustained a fatal wound. Gonzalez was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated robbery, and Nichols was later charged with murder after investigators concluded she played a significant role in planning the robbery. Police indicated additional charges were expected as the investigation continued.

Wells was born February 8, 1973, in Urbana, Ohio, and was remembered by family as a father of seven who enjoyed construction, landscaping, salsa dancing, and spending time with his children. His funeral was held July 23, 2016, at Walter & Lewis Funeral & Cremation Services and he was buried at Oakdale Cemetery.

Does anyone in Springfield have information about the events leading up to the robbery or the people involved?