GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have identified the teenager who lost his life in a Monday afternoon shooting on Creektop Court. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim as 17-year-old Juan Pablo Cuartas-Paez, whose death has officially been ruled a homicide.
According to officials, the shooting occurred at Cuartas-Paez’s home on Creektop Court, where he and another individual were both struck by gunfire. Emergency responders rushed the teen to a nearby hospital following the attack, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 3:53 p.m. Monday.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that arrests have been made in connection with the case, though authorities have not released details regarding the number of suspects, their identities, or potential motives. Officials stated that the investigation remains active as detectives continue to piece together what led to the tragic shooting.
Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots in the typically quiet residential area, sparking concern and fear among local residents. Several community members expressed shock at the violence, noting that incidents of this nature are uncommon in their neighborhood. “It’s heartbreaking to see something like this happen to someone so young,” one nearby resident said.
As investigators work to establish the full circumstances of the crime, law enforcement has not ruled out additional arrests. Detectives are also reviewing evidence collected from the scene and conducting interviews with witnesses to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting.
The death of Juan Pablo Cuartas-Paez has left his family, friends, and community mourning the loss of a young life cut short. Authorities are urging anyone with information that could assist in the ongoing investigation to contact the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. Further updates are expected as officials release additional verified information regarding the case.