Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 22, 2026 —

The attorney representing the family of Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old, is scheduled to release the findings of an independent autopsy conducted into his death. The announcement is expected on Wednesday morning in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area, specifically in Sarasota.

Details regarding the circumstances of Wells’ death were not immediately available in the provided summary. The decision to commission an independent autopsy suggests the family is seeking further clarity or a second medical opinion regarding the cause and manner of his passing.

The release of the autopsy results is anticipated to provide further information for the public and potentially for any ongoing investigations. The specific venue and time for the press conference or announcement were not detailed, beyond it occurring on Wednesday morning in Sarasota.

Further information is expected to be disclosed following the official release of the autopsy findings.


Story summarized from the original created by JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press on www.wfla.com, see more information here.

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