Man killed in Beale Street shooting identified

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after a shooting on Beale Street late Saturday night, Memphis Police say.

At 10:52 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at Beale Street and 4th Street.

A man was taken to Regional One in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The victim was later identified by MPD as 44-year-old Benjamin Murrell.

On July 14, Murrell was arrested as part of MPD’s Operation Saturday Night Live. He was charged with convicted felon in possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, evading arrest on foot, and theft of property $1,000-$2,000 to wit: handgun.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation.

If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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