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Dwight Wells' loved ones keep anti-violence work going in Miami a year after he was killed

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM · 1 min read
Dwight Wells' loved ones keep anti-violence work going in Miami a year after he was killed — CBS Miami, Key Biscayne Schools news
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The legacy of a respected Miami community leader lives on."The life he lived spoke for itself; he was such a guy. I miss my son so much," said Mary Robbins Brown, mother of Dwight Wells, known by loved ones as "Screamer".It's been one year since 40-year-old Wells was gunned down outside of his prominent Liberty City business, Winning and Won Turkey Legs."You took a great person away from us. Not only from his family, you took him away from a community that he was helping out. You took a good person away from us," said Trawonna Barron, Wells' sister.Wells founded Wheels Up, Guns Down, an organization focused on turning youth away from violence and pushing them towards a life of positivity.Wells advocated for a peaceful community and was heavily involved with the Miami youth. His loved ones say he dedicated his life to enriching his community."I know him just for always helping and never saying no, and I think that was beautiful," said Clarilee Ortiz.A year later, many questions remain,

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