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‘Tell the truth’: Rev. Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry offer $100K reward for info in Nolan Wells’ death
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Akim Powell , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 20, 2026
· 2 min read
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (Gray News) - Rev. Al Sharpton said a large reward will be offered to anyone who provides more information in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died during a July 4 trip to an island with friends. Sharpton made the announcement during Wells’ funeral Monday. “I wan...
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Key takeaway Al Sharpton said a large reward will be offered to anyone who provides more information in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died during a July 4 trip to an island with friends.
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The reward offered by Rev. Al Sharpton and Tyler Perry for information in Nolan Wells' death case may encourage those with knowledge to come forward, potentially bringing closure to the family and community. Although the incident occurred in Mississippi, the involvement of prominent Atlanta figures like Tyler Perry, who paid for the funeral services, underscores the regional connections and concern for the case. As the investigation continues, the community will be watching for the results of the autopsy and any developments that may shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Wells' death. The fact that authorities do not suspect foul play but are still working to determine what happened suggests that there may be more to the story, and the $100,000 reward may be the catalyst for new information to emerge.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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