Rickalon Lamar Young, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Texarkana, Texas, tragically passed away on December 13, 2021. Rickalon was a student at Texas High School and an active member of the football team, playing as a corner. He was known for his energetic, funny, and intelligent personality. Rickalon was also a member of Martin Chapel CME Church.
The cause of Rickalon's death was determined to be a result of a shooting incident that occurred at a house in the 1900
block of W. 13th St. in Texarkana, Texas. Rickalon was found downstairs in the house, and despite being taken to a local hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries. Another victim, DeAngelo Handy, was found deceased upstairs in the same house.
The suspect in the case, Kevonte Collins, an 18-year-old male, was identified and arrested for the shooting. Collins was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. According to court records, Collins believed that Rickalon, Handy, and another individual had set him up to be robbed. Collins was arrested in DeSoto, Texas, on May 1, 2022, and has been in custody since then.
The tragic loss of Rickalon Lamar Young has deeply affected his family, friends, and the community in Texarkana. His funeral services were held on December 22, 2021, at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, with burial following at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
