Community honors 13-year-old Allan Taylor at vigil

Dozens of community members gathered Friday night for a vigil honoring 13-year-old Allan Taylor, who died after being pulled from the deep end of the community pool at Richfield Place Apartments off Chamberlayne Avenue.

His aunt and legal guardian, Desire Dinkins, said the outpouring of support has helped carry her through the darkest days of her life.

"It was lovely, it was absolutely lovely. A lot of people came out. A lot of the kids and the family," Dinkins said.

She described her nephew's impact on those who knew him.

"He will touch your heart and your soul for sure. He will be truly missed," Dinkins said. "All the kids, our friends are truly broken."

According to Henrico Police, Allan's death remains under investigation.

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