Tragedy in Spartanburg County: 17-Year-Old Kory Nathaniel Fredricks Identified as Victim in Fatal Shooting

Tragedy in Spartanburg County: 17-Year-Old Kory Nathaniel Fredricks Identified as Victim in Fatal Shooting

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have confirmed the identity of a young man who was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 22, sending shockwaves through the Spartanburg County community.

According to the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, 17-year-old Kory Nathaniel Fredricks, a resident of Duncan, South Carolina, succumbed to gunshot wounds after being rushed to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Medical staff did everything they could, but Kory was pronounced dead at 2:47 a.m., less than an hour after the shooting was reported.

The incident occurred on Peachwood Center Drive, a typically quiet area that was suddenly transformed into a crime scene as deputies from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunfire. While details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited, law enforcement officials have confirmed that a full investigation is underway.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the Sheriff’s Office has not released any information regarding a suspect or motive. Investigators are asking the public to come forward with any relevant information that could aid the ongoing case. Tips—especially those supported by surveillance footage or eyewitness accounts—could prove critical in identifying who is responsible for Kory’s death.

Kory’s passing marks another heartbreaking loss for a community grappling with the rise in youth violence. At just 17 years old, his life was cut tragically short—leaving behind grieving family members, friends, and classmates who now mourn his untimely death.

The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office has completed the preliminary steps in their investigation, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

In the meantime, local officials and community leaders are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

This tragedy serves as yet another somber reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need for continued efforts to curb violence in our neighborhoods.