New footage circulating online allegedly shows a crowd arguing on Horn Island on the same day of Nolan Xavier Wells‘ disappearance. Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump reposted the video on Instagram after content creator @valsinsights initially shared the footage.
The video reportedly originated on TikTok on Monday, July 6.
Related: Nolan Xavier Wells’ Friends Reportedly Speak Out As His Remains Are Recovered On Horn Island (UPDATE)
Footage From Horn Island Shows Nolan Xavier Wells Amid Crowd Before Disappearance
Nolan Xavier Wells’ body was found on Monday, July 6, on Horn Island, Mississippi, two days after he disappeared following a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4. The 18-year-old was one of the few Black students on a trip to the island, and his family reported him missing when he did not return with the rest of the group.
The video that has since originated was apparently shot from a distance on a boat. And it appears to show a crowd as one individual is heard yelling. It is unclear who the person was shouting at in the footage.
As the footage pans from left to right, several groups of people are seen watching the argument from different boats. Several groups of people are also wading in the water while watching the argument.
Arguing Can Be Heard On The Video
One of Nolan’s friends told the Sun Herald the college student was a great role model. He added that Wells often broke up arguments among friends when they were younger.
His friend, Trace Carter, also spoke to the outlet and revealed that he had spoken to Nolan just before the trip to Horn Island.
“Just hit me up when you get back,” said Carter. “Just be careful, bro. Watch out for yourself.”
Wells replied, “I got you. I’ll hit you up later.”
Nolan’s best friend, 17-year-old Jayvon Williams, said he was supposed to ride to the island on the same boat as Wells, but it filled up too fast. He rode out to Horn Island on another boat but saw Nolan there around 4 p.m.
“As soon as we got out there, he told me that he loved me,” said Williams, while adding that the two always stuck up for each other.
Williams also noted that his friend visited with a girl on the island.
Nolan Xavier Wells Was Found On Horn Island Two Days After His Disappearance
As previously reported by The Shade Room, Nolan was found off the western tip of Horn Island. He was found two days after he was reported missing.
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter claims Nolan wanted to stay on Horn Island when the group left.
“From what we understand, he chose to stay there,” he said to Good Morning America, per WLOX.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating, and an autopsy is scheduled for July 7.
