In the winter of 2018, the life of a Memphis woman was tragically cut short in an act of violence. Augusta Gray, a 54-year-old woman, was shot multiple times on February 5, 2018. The fatal shooting occurred in the vicinity of the 600 block of Exchange Avenue and Hamilin Place in Memphis, Tennessee. Her death prompted an investigation by local law enforcement.
Following an investigation into the circumstances of Augusta Gray's death, authorities identified a suspect.
Benjamin Bean, a 25-year-old convicted sex offender, was arrested in connection with the shooting. Evidence gathered by investigators led to charges being filed against him.
Benjamin Bean was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in the death of Augusta Gray. The case then proceeded through the legal system, with the prosecution presenting the evidence that linked Bean to the fatal shooting. The legal proceedings aimed to bring justice for the untimely death of Augusta Gray.
