Nathaniel "Nate" Isenhour, a 19-year-old male from Charlotte, NC, tragically passed away on November 26, 2019. Nathaniel, who was known for his kind nature and athletic prowess in wrestling and football, was the son of a Cabarrus County Sheriff's deputy. On the night of November 25, 2019, Nathaniel was shot in a shopping center off University City Boulevard near East W T Harris Boulevard.
He was later found at Atrium Health University suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched an investigation into Nathaniel's death, which was ruled a homicide. Surveillance footage of a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting was released, and a reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. Nearly two years later, on August 17, 2021, CMPD charged two suspects in connection with Nathaniel's murder. Dashawn Partlow, 26, was charged with murder, and Conner Pyle, 23, was charged with obstruction of justice. Both suspects were arrested without incident and transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
Nathaniel's death marked the 100th homicide in Charlotte in 2019, a year that saw a significant increase in violent crime compared to the previous year. The investigation into his murder remains active and ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public. Nathaniel's family and friends remember him as a loving and generous individual who will be deeply missed.
