King Overton's Tragic Swim Camp Loss

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded when nine-year-old King Overton drowned during his first day at swim camp, leaving his family and community devastated. As hundreds gathered at Fifth Street Baptist Church to mourn, the Overton family demands accountability, pushing for new laws and stricter supervision at swimming facilities. They question the timeline and oversight, calling the death preventable and urging systemic change — even comparing pool safety oversight to the lax regulation of vape products. With police and prosecutors still investigating, the family remains resolute in their fight…