Family of Mississippi teen who died after July 4 trip to call for transparency, deeper investigation
Summary
An 18-year-old Mississippi teen named Nolan Xavier Wells died after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island. His family, with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, is calling for a clearer investigation and plans to conduct an independent autopsy.Key Facts
- Nolan Xavier Wells went to Horn Island, Mississippi, by boat on July 4 with friends but did not return with them.
- His body was found more than a day later, early on July 6.
- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said they do not suspect foul play but asked for witnesses or video to assist the investigation.
- Wells was a Black college student and football player at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
- The family is concerned about a fight shown in a video and believes Wells, an elite athlete, could swim well.
- Ben Crump, a civil rights lawyer, is representing the family and demands transparency and urgency in the case.
- An official autopsy was done, but results might take weeks to be released.
- Wells’ friends are cooperating with law enforcement.
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