Carlos Dewayne Wells Jr., 21, was found fatally shot on the front porch of a home in the 2100 block of Berkley Avenue in Bessemer, Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity and cause of death after officers discovered him unresponsive on March 4, 2021; he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the scene.

Investigators quickly identified a potential lead when a separate person with a gunshot wound arrived at UAB West soon after the homicide; authorities believed that injury might be connected and were exploring the possible link. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Law enforcement asked anyone with information to contact the Bessemer Police Department.

If anyone knew Carlos or saw activity in the Berkley Avenue area around March 4, 2021, please come forward with information for investigators.