York County, SC – A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded over the weekend as 16-year-old Nathan Martinez was fatally shot in a residential neighborhood, authorities confirmed Monday.

The York County Coroner’s Office identified Martinez as the victim of a shooting that occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, July 26, along Paddlers Cove Drive in Clover. In connection with the incident, 19-year-old Noah Walter has been arrested and charged with murder, according to the York County Sheriff’s Office.

Details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain scarce. Investigators have not released information on a possible motive or the nature of the relationship—if any—between the victim and the suspect.

In an effort to gather more evidence, officials are asking residents in the area to check their surveillance or home security footage. Specifically, authorities are seeking video from 11:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, that may have captured key moments before or after the shooting on Paddlers Cove Drive.

At this time, law enforcement has not disclosed what type of firearm was involved or if the incident was premeditated. The investigation remains active, with officials continuing to pursue leads.

The local community has been left stunned by the loss of such a young life, while concerns grow over youth violence and the availability of firearms. The York County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.