Miami Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Dwight Wells
Authorities have taken 39-year-old Jamar Lionel Jenkins into custody regarding the 2025 shooting of a community activist.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Violence
Miami police arrested 39-year-old Jamar Lionel Jenkins on October 14, 2026, in connection to the fatal shooting of Dwight C. Wells. Wells, a 40-year-old community figure, was killed while playing dominoes in Liberty City in October 2025.
Why it matters
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the death of the founder of Bikes Up, Guns Down. The loss of Wells, who worked to curb local violence, had a profound impact on the Liberty City community.
Jamar Lionel Jenkins was taken into custody by Miami police regarding the October 2025 homicide. The suspect is 39 years old, while the victim, Dwight C. Wells, was 40 at the time of his death.
The players
Jamar Lionel Jenkins
He is the 39-year-old individual taken into custody by local authorities regarding the murder investigation.
Dwight C. Wells
He was a 40-year-old community leader and founder of the organization Bikes Up, Guns Down.
The details
Dwight C. Wells was killed by gunfire while playing a game of dominoes outside a restaurant in the Liberty City neighborhood. Following an extensive investigation into the shooting, authorities identified and apprehended Jamar Lionel Jenkins on October 14, 2026.
Timeline
Dwight C. Wells was shot and killed in October 2025.
Jamar Lionel Jenkins was arrested by police on October 14, 2026.
Legal Context
The arrest occurs within the ongoing efforts of the Bikes Up, Guns Down organization to improve safety through community activism. This development highlights the continued legal pursuit of justice in cases involving local figures who sought to address neighborhood violence.
The apprehension of a suspect in a high-profile community murder may provide closure to those impacted by the violence in Liberty City. Residents and business owners in the area are encouraged to monitor future court proceedings for further developments.
The takeaway
The arrest brings a major development to a case that has deeply affected local community leaders for the past year. Neighbors and activists continue to advocate for safer streets in the wake of the loss of their peer.
Further reading
For additional updates on local public safety, visit the Miami Violence page.
