Nathan Andrew Rubio was 16 when he was shot and killed in Fort Worth, Texas. In the early hours before 1 a.m. on June 2, 2018, he was found lying in the roadway on Beach Street and was taken to a hospital, where the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed he died of a gunshot wound to the back.

Known for a fun-loving nature and a passion for music and football, Nathan’s death prompted a homicide investigation by Fort Worth detectives. Santiago Avila was arrested and charged with murder and held on $100,000 bond as detectives continued to gather evidence. Family and friends held a funeral service at Mount Olivet Chapel.