New Details Revealed Regarding Fatal Shooting Of Virginia Teen

The suspect was reportedly wearing a backpack and encountered Taylor's group before motioning them to follow him down to the beach.

New details have been released regarding the fatal shooting of a Virginia teen in Myrtle Beach.

On July 20, 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor was shot and killed near the 16th Avenue N. beach access. He was visiting the area to participate in a basketball tournament.

18-year-old Gary Abraham has since been arrested and charged with murder and more.

Abraham was reportedly wearing a backpack and encountered Taylor’s group before motioning them to follow him down to the beach.

Abraham was reportedly known to carry a firearm and video surveillance captured the moment he took off his backpack and allegedly fired multiple shots.

The suspect was a student at Horse Creek Academy in Aiken. However, the school said he was not in Myrtle Beach for any HCA-related activities or athletics. Therefor, it is unclear if Abraham was in the area to take part in the basketball tournament or not.

An investigation is still underway.