Teen arrested after 17-year-old fatally shot during senior skip day event

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - A 16-year-old was arrested after a 17-year-old was fatally shot at a senior skip day event in Tennessee.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the 16-year-old boy is charged with first-degree murder, criminal attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon, employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony and three counts of aggravated assault.

The 17-year-old victim of the shooting has been identified as Coriuan Bean, a junior at Millington Central High School.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Coriuan Bean, and our thoughts are with his family and all those touched by this heartbreaking event,” said SCSO Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner. “I commend our deputies and detectives for their swift and dedicated efforts to identify and apprehend the individual responsible. I also thank the witnesses who assisted in this investigation by providing information that aided our detectives. Ensuring the safety of Shelby County and holding individuals accountable for violence is our unwavering commitment.”

Authorities said the senior skip day event at Shelby Farms was unsanctions and involved students from different schools.