Caden DeaSean Martin was 19 when he was killed on January 30, 2024, while working behind the counter at the Tobacco & Pipe shop in the 2000 block of Seventh Avenue in North Charleston, West Virginia. Police say a masked juvenile entered the store with a firearm, demanded money and merchandise, and shot Martin as he left the counter. Officers found him dead from multiple gunshot wounds; surveillance video reportedly showed Martin complying during the robbery and handing over what was demanded before shots were fired.

Investigators identified juveniles believed to be involved and arrests followed. Bre’Juan Williams-Hampton, 14 at the time, was accused of entering the shop, brandishing the gun, robbing the business, and firing the shots that killed Martin. Another teenager, Barack Howard Williams, was accused of acting as a lookout and participating in the robbery; prosecutors pursued adult charges. Martin’s family described him as having a good heart, and the killing left the community grieving a young man who was working when he was shot.

Does anyone have information about Martin, the shop, or that evening that could help clarify what happened?