Jamar Lionel Jenkins Arrested in Miami in Dwight Wells Murder Case
Jamar Lionel Jenkins was arrested in Miami for the October 10, 2025, murder of Dwight Wells, founder of the 'Wheels Up, Guns Down' initiative. Police allege the shooting was a revenge killing, as Wells had previously served time for killing…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 15, 2026 —
Jamar Lionel Jenkins was arrested in Miami in connection with the October 10, 2025, murder of Dwight Wells, founder of the “Wheels Up, Guns Down” initiative, according to the information provided about the case.
Police allege the shooting was a revenge killing. The stated basis for that allegation is that Wells had previously served time for killing Jenkins’ brother. The available information does not provide further details about the alleged events leading to the shooting or the evidence cited by police.
Details about the arrest, including when it occurred, were not provided. The information also does not identify the police agency involved, specify the charge Jenkins faces, or say whether he has entered a plea or made a statement. No information was provided about a court appearance, legal representation, or the status of the case.
Wells is identified as the founder of the “Wheels Up, Guns Down” initiative. No additional information about the initiative or Wells’ work with it was provided. The circumstances of his death beyond the date and the police allegation were also not specified.
The allegation that the shooting was motivated by revenge remains an account attributed to police in the available summary. Further details about the investigation and any response from Jenkins or his representatives were not provided.
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