Executive Summary
- The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Zaden Goodman.
- The incident occurred late Saturday night near the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue.
- Goodman died at a hospital early Sunday morning; no suspects have been identified yet.
GREENWOOD, S.C. — The Greenwood County Coroner’s Office has launched a homicide investigation following a shooting late Saturday night that resulted in the death of a teenager.
According to county officials, the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday in the vicinity of the 1100 block of Reynolds Avenue. Authorities responded to the scene where 17-year-old Zaden Goodman had sustained gunshot wounds.
Coroner reports indicate that Goodman was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Sunday.
As of Sunday morning, law enforcement has not released information regarding a suspect or a potential motive. Officials emphasized that the inquiry is an active and ongoing investigation.
Investigative Outlook
With the investigation in its preliminary phase, law enforcement efforts will likely focus on forensic analysis of the Reynolds Avenue scene and witness interviews to reconstruct the timeline leading to the shooting. In cases where no immediate suspect is apprehended, authorities rely heavily on community leads to identify potential persons of interest. The priority for investigators at this stage is to establish the circumstances of the confrontation while maintaining the integrity of the crime scene evidence.
