Jakolbi Taylor, a 16-year-old basketball player for the Virginia Warriors, was tragically shot and killed in Myrtle Beach, S.C on July 20. Just hours before his death, he had scored 43 points in a tournament game. Authorities took until Saturday to announce that someone was in custody in connection to the incident, leaving Taylor’s family to find out through the media. Prior to the news, a celebration of life was held at Patrick Henry High School with over 1,000 attendees calling for justice.
The Taylor family has expressed some hope upon hearing about the arrest but believes it is only the first step towards seeking justice for Jakolbi. Known for his outgoing personality and strong connections with his loved ones, Jakolbi had a strong presence on social media, with some of his posts receiving over 300,000 likes. His Aunt, Briana Taylor, spoke about his impact, stating “If you didn’t know him personally, you knew of him.”
Jakolbi’s family is grieving the loss of a promising young athlete with a bright future ahead of him. The community has come together to mourn his loss and seek justice on his behalf. The arrest has brought some relief to the family, but they believe there is still a long road ahead in their pursuit of justice for Jakolbi. As they continue to rely on their faith for strength, they remain hopeful that they will eventually find closure in this tragic event.
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