Family, friends, and civil rights leaders gather on Monday for the funeral of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Wells’ body was found on Horn Island in Mississippi days after he went missing following a July 4 boating trip with friends to a Gulf Coast island. Multiple outlets report that the funeral service is held at a church in his hometown and includes remarks from members of his family and community. PBS NewsHour and other coverage say the Rev. Al Sharpton leads the service. NBC and CBS report that hundreds of people attend, with police materials and an ongoing investigation referenced in event coverage. Several sources also note that calls for justice and questions surrounding the circumstances of Wells’ death continue as investigators work their case. At least one report describes civil rights leaders urging accountability, while others focus on the memorial aspects of the service. Across outlets, the consistent points are the timing and location of the funeral, Wells’ age, the July 4 trip with friends, and the fact that the investigation remains active.
Nolan Wells’ funeral held Monday as investigation into his death continues
Key Points
- Nolan Wells, 18, is from Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
- His body is found on Horn Island after he went missing following a July 4 boating trip with friends.
- A funeral service is held on Monday in Ocean Springs.
- The Rev. Al Sharpton leads the funeral service, according to multiple outlets.
- Attendees include family, friends, and civil rights leaders; the investigation into Wells’ death continues.
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Nolan Wells, found dead after July 4 boat trip, to be remembered at funeral by the Rev. Al Sharpton
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