5 pastors react to the death of Nolan Wells on Horn Island

By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Friday, July 10, 2026

The Rev. Howard-John Wesley, lead pastor at Alfred Street Baptist Church of Alexandria, Virginia. | YouTube/Alfred Street Baptist Church

4. The Rev. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of the historic 10,000-member Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia

In a collective statement on Wednesday, Wesley and his church expressed solidarity with the Nolan Wells family.

“We stand with the family of Nolan Wells as they seek truth, transparency, and accountability. The color of our skin should never determine the value of our lives, how we are treated, or whether we make it home safely,” the statement said. “Now is the time to speak up. Now is the time to ask questions. Now is the time to demand answers. We are watching. The world is watching. And we will not look away.”

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