No criminal charges in death of black Mississippi teenager, grand jury says
Summary
A grand jury in Mississippi decided not to press criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a black teenager who drowned after a July 4 boating trip with friends. Officials found no evidence of crime or racism connected to his death, though his family and their lawyer still seek more answers.Key Facts
- Nolan Wells died by drowning after a boating trip on July 4 in Mississippi.
- Wells was last seen on Horn Island before his friends left the island early.
- A grand jury reviewed testimony from 43 witnesses and evidence including GPS and surveillance.
- The jury found no proof of criminal actions or racial motivation in Wells' death.
- The friends who were with Wells cooperated fully with the investigation.
- Wells' family hired a civil rights lawyer, who raised concerns about the circumstances.
- Wells' body was found on July 6 by local and federal search teams.
- Authorities said it is common for people on Horn Island to leave on different boats on busy days.
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