Victim identified in Jacksonville Heights drowning


Police said Wells died after wandering into a pool at their family’s home in the Jacksonville Heights area. 

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Jacksonville Fire Rescue & Rescue Department responded to the scene at 4:45 p.m. in the 8500 block of Noroad.

Williams said the family performed CPR on Wells while they waited for first responders.

Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, police said.

Wells’ funeral is planned for Saturday. 

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