Nathan Edward Howton was a 16-year-old junior at Eureka Springs High School who died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Born in Houston, Texas on February 3, 2005, Nathan was described as an active teenager who loved the outdoors and sports, including skeet shooting, basketball, baseball, fishing, and hunting, and who enjoyed learning skills like welding and carpentry.

Officials determined his death resulted from an accidental shooting. No arrests were made and no suspects were identified because the shooting was ruled accidental. The loss prompted public condolences from school officials and businesses, and memorial services were held in Eureka Springs and in Humble, Texas.

If anyone knew Nathan or has information about the circumstances of that day, please share what you remember.