Cambridge Rallies For Family Of Teen Who Died After Assault

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The community is rallying to support the family of the 15-year-old Cambridge Ringe and Latin student who died after she was assaulted earlier this month.

Richelle A. Robinson, died July 23 after an assault on Cambridge Street, will be buried at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Paul AME Church. A family member KeyOndra Wilcox set up a GoFundMe to raise money to help with that burial and in just four days surpassed the goal of $5,000 raising more than $8,000 to help bury Richelle.

Read more about the funeral arrangements.

"Richelle was a loving, caring Little Sister, Daughter, Aunt and Niece. She was loved by so many individuals. She was a very active young lady who loved to dance, and box. She loved to do nails and make up and wanted to be an Emergency Medical Technician when she grew up. She was called home in an unfortunate event which left her family and everyone who knew her devastated. The funds that are received from our go fund me account will go towards Richelle's final expenses."

Richelle was a well-known and active member of the Cambridge Community, according to her obituary. She participated in programs offered to youth. Her favorite color was purple. She was a talented singer growing up and later added dancing at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. She would have celebrated her 16th birthday on September 10.

A representative from the District Attorney's office tells Patch the investigation is still open and ongoing.

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