Victim of Shelby Farms senior skip day shooting identified

By  and , Daily Memphian Updated: April 15, 2026 5:12 PM CT | Published: April 15, 2026 2:26 PM CT

“It should have been a fun day for the kids to get out and enjoy their last days of high school,” said a family member of the 17-year-old who was shot and killed during a gathering. 

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Shelby Farms Park Millington Central High School Coriuan Bean
Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.

Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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