Caden Martin Obituary – Law enforcement has identified the victim of a shooting at a vape shop on Tuesday evening. The victim, Caden Martin, 19, of Dunbar, was found dead behind the counter inside the shop. The incident occurred on January 30th at around 8:49 p.m. at Tobacco & Pipe on 7th Avenue. Martin was an employee of the shop.
The Charleston Police Department and Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department responded to an armed robbery call. According to authorities, a 14-year-old entered the store, brandished a firearm, and demanded money and merchandise. Martin complied with the teen’s demands without showing any aggression.
However, as the teen was leaving the store, he fired multiple shots at Martin. The accused shooter then fled towards Kanawha River. Martin suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The 14-year-old suspect was apprehended at approximately 1:30 am and has been charged with murder and robbery.