A preliminary independent autopsy report concerning the death of Nolan Wells, a teenager shot by police in January, has found his cause and manner of death to be “undetermined,” pending further investigation. The report was commissioned by the legal team representing Wells’ family. This finding comes as debate continues regarding whether Wells underwent an independent autopsy, with some outlets asserting he did and others disputing that claim.
The preliminary findings indicate investigators have not yet established how Nolan Wells died. NBC News reports the cause and manner of death are both listed as “undetermined” in the report commissioned by the family’s legal team.
Disagreement exists regarding whether a truly independent autopsy was conducted. The Federalist asserts that claims of an ‘independent autopsy’ made by attorney Ben Crump and other media outlets are inaccurate. They state Wells did not undergo such an examination. NBC News, however, reports on the findings *of* an independent autopsy report commissioned by the family's legal team, without addressing whether it was truly 'independent' in a way that would satisfy critics.
The differing accounts highlight a broader contention surrounding the circumstances of Wells’ death and the information being presented to the public. The case remains under investigation, and the final determination of cause and manner of death is still pending.
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