VA Teenage Tourist shot dead at beach access in Myrtle Beach

David Hucks

The VA teenage tourist was shot dead at the scene.

According to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard, a 16-year-old from Virginia was killed after being shot near a beach access in Myrtle Beach.

On Saturday, Jakolbi Taylor, of Roanoke, Virginia, was shot near the 16th Avenue North beach access point and died at the scene.

Taylor was a Roanoke, VA Patrick Henry High School rising junior and played basketball for the Patriots.

Taylor was visiting Myrtle Beach with friends and family.

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The shooting is being investigated by the Myrtle Beach Police Department.