Jayden Watson and Shane Dawkins Obituary: Two Spartanburg Teenagers, Aged 15 and 17, Killed in Cook Out Shooting

Two Spartanburg teenagers, 15-year-old Jayden Marek Watson and 17-year-old Shane Carter Dawkins, have died following a shooting at a Cook Out restaurant on John B. White Sr. Boulevard in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office confirmed their identities on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as authorities continued investigating the fatal incident.

The deaths have brought renewed attention to the tragedy involving two young people whose lives ended following the reported shooting late Saturday night.

Jayden Marek Watson and Shane Carter Dawkins Identified

According to the coroner’s office, both teenagers were taken from the Cook Out restaurant to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.

Watson’s time of death was recorded as 12:04 a.m. on Sunday, while Dawkins was pronounced dead at 12:10 a.m. The coroner’s office confirmed that both were from Spartanburg.

The official identification has provided clarity about the victims’ names and ages. However, further details about their families, schools, interests and personal backgrounds have not yet been made public in the reports reviewed.

Investigation Into the Spartanburg Cook Out Shooting

The shooting was reported at the Cook Out location on John B. White Sr. Boulevard on Saturday night, October 31. WYFF initially reported that the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office had been requested at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center as authorities began investigating.

The coroner’s office said forensic examinations were scheduled for Monday morning, November 2, to assist with the investigation. Police are responsible for examining the scene and establishing what happened before and during the shooting.

As of the reports reviewed, authorities had not publicly established a motive or released confirmed information about a suspect.

Remembering the Two Young Victims

The deaths of Watson and Dawkins represent a devastating loss for their families, friends and the Spartanburg community. Their loved ones are now left to grieve while investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Obituary: Jayden Marek Watson, 15, and Shane Carter Dawkins, 17, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, died following a shooting at a Cook Out restaurant.

Cause of Death: Fatal shooting injuries. Further forensic findings have not yet been reported.

Funeral Arrangements: No confirmed funeral or memorial service details were available in the reports reviewed.

Disclaimer: This article is based on reporting that cites the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office and local authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, and details about the motive and any suspect have not been established publicly.