Grand Jury Declines Charges in Death of Nolan Wells
A grand jury in Mississippi has decided not to file charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager found dead on Horn Island after a July 4 boating trip. The cause and manner of his death were determined…
Detroit, MI, September 22, 2026 —
A grand jury in Mississippi has concluded its investigation into the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager, by deciding not to file charges. Wells was found deceased on Horn Island following a boating trip on July 4.
The medical examiner’s office determined that the cause and manner of Wells’ death were officially listed as undetermined. This finding means that based on the available evidence, authorities could not definitively establish how or why he died.
Wells’ death occurred after a July 4 boating excursion. The circumstances surrounding his discovery on Horn Island, a remote barrier island off the coast of Mississippi, were part of the inquiry.
The decision by the grand jury means no criminal proceedings will be initiated in relation to the case at this time. The investigation involved reviewing evidence presented to the panel, which ultimately led to the decision not to indict any individuals.
Further details regarding the specific evidence considered by the grand jury or the timeline of events leading up to Wells’ death have not been publicly disclosed. The official determination of undetermined cause and manner of death remains the most concrete finding from the medical examinations.
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