Family, friends, and members of the Henrico County, Virginia community are mourning the heartbreaking and sudden loss of 9-year-old King Overton, who tragically passed away following a drowning incident at a SwimRVA summer camp program.

According to the Henrico County Police Division, officers responded to the 300 block of N. Wilkinson Road at approximately 2:40 p.m. on Monday after reports of a medical emergency involving a child at a swimming facility. Investigators say the young boy had been pulled unresponsive from a pool during a summer camp session.

Staff members at the facility immediately began life-saving efforts before emergency responders arrived on scene and continued treatment. The child was then transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries despite all attempts to save him.

King has been identified by his mother as the young victim. In a deeply emotional tribute shared on social media, she described her son as “our everything,” calling him “the love of our lives, our heart, our joy and our reason for so much.” Her words reflect the overwhelming grief now felt by those closest to him as they struggle to comprehend the sudden and devastating loss.

She expressed that the pain her family is enduring is beyond words, describing it as unbearable and unimaginable. In the same message, she also extended gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support received in the form of prayers, messages, calls, and condolences since the tragedy.

“Please continue to keep our family in your prayers as we navigate this unimaginable loss,” she wrote, asking for continued strength and support as they face the difficult days ahead.

The tragic passing of King Overton has left a profound impact on the Henrico County community. Family, friends, classmates, and residents are now coming together to mourn a life filled with promise, joy, and innocence that was taken far too soon.

Those who knew King remember him as a bright and beloved child whose presence brought happiness to those around him. As the community grieves, many are offering condolences and standing in solidarity with the family during this time of unimaginable sorrow.

Authorities have not released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing. Meanwhile, the focus for many remains on honoring King’s memory and supporting his grieving loved ones through this incredibly painful loss.

Though his life was brief, King Overton will be remembered with love, tenderness, and lasting impact by all who had the privilege of knowing him.