On an August evening in 2021, the community of Georgetown, South Carolina, was shaken by a violent act that claimed two lives. Kiashia Green, a 25-year-old woman, and Ben Franklin Jr., 38, were found shot to death in the Oatland Community. The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a shooting on Sutton Road at approximately 10 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered a grim scene.
Kiashia Green was already deceased, having succumbed to her injuries at the location of the shooting. Ben Franklin Jr. was found critically wounded and was rushed to Georgetown Memorial Hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was later pronounced dead. Both victims were residents of Georgetown.
The Georgetown County Sheriff's Office has been investigating the double homicide. However, details regarding a motive or potential suspects have not been publicly released. As of now, no arrests have been announced in connection with the deaths of Kiashia Green and Ben Franklin Jr., and the case remains an open investigation. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case.
