Illya Benson

Murdered
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Illya Benson, age 23, was fatally shot on May 19, 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee, in what has been described as a mass shooting at the Woodbridge Crossing Apartments, located near Ketchum Road. During the incident, gunfire erupted in a common area of the apartment complex, near the mailboxes and a basketball court, resulting in four individuals being shot. Benson was taken to The MED (now known as Regional One Health) by a private vehicle but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The other victims incl ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Illya Benson

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Memphis

    TN

    2013-05-19

    23

    Illya

    Benson

    10/21/2024

    1


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    Are there any cameras in the area of Illya's last known location that may have captured her whereabo... ...Read More
    03/08/2024
    I am deeply saddened to hear about the tragic and senseless murder of Illya Benson. My thoughts are ... ...Read More
    06/18/2023
    I was wondering if anyone knows if there are any YouTube videos discussing the murder of Illya Benso... ...Read More
    05/07/2023
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