On a cool evening in March, the vibrant life of 16-year-old Nathaniel 'Peewee' Estes was tragically cut short in Aurora, Colorado. The male teenager was discovered stumbling in the parking lot of the Town Center at Aurora mall on March 6, 2019. At approximately 10:15 p.m., police responded to a call about his disoriented state and found that he had sustained a gunshot wound.
Estes was promptly transported to Children's Hospital Colorado for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Nathaniel Estes succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 3:20 a.m. on March 7, 2019. An autopsy later revealed that the single gunshot wound had caused fatal damage to his liver, small intestine, and heart. His death was officially ruled a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Aurora Police Department. In the months following the shooting, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of a suspect or suspects, but as of mid-June 2019, no arrests had been made in connection with the case.
Nathaniel, known affectionately as 'Peewee,' was a student at APS Avenue High School. He was remembered as a multifaceted and ambitious young man with a wide range of interests. He held a black belt in karate, was a skilled boxer, and had a passion for music, particularly playing the piano. His creative pursuits had even led him to record his own album. Friends and family recalled him as the life of the party, someone who brought joy to those around him. He had aspirations of becoming a barber and pursuing a technical training program in HVAC. The investigation into the death of Nathaniel Estes remains ongoing, leaving a community to mourn the loss of a promising young life.
