In the early morning hours of October 22, 2022, the life of 15-year-old Benjamin Amarie Overton, a male resident of Port Wentworth, Georgia, was tragically cut short. At approximately 1:01 a.m., the Port Wentworth Police Department received a 911 call reporting shots fired in the vicinity of the Wood Meadow Apartments, located at 1133 Coldbrook Station Circle.
Upon their arrival at the scene, officers discovered Benjamin lying on the ground near the 200 building of the apartment complex. He had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident was initially described by law enforcement as appearing to be an isolated event.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Port Wentworth Police Department launched an investigation into the death of the teenager. They appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an understanding of the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the identification of those responsible. Authorities encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Port Wentworth Police Department, utilize their Tip411 app, or reach out to Crimestoppers.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the public call for assistance, information regarding any arrests made or the identification of any suspect or suspects in the death of Benjamin Amarie Overton has not been made publicly available through online sources. The case, as it stands based on available information, remains an unresolved homicide, leaving a community to mourn the loss of a young life and to await answers.
