Coriuan Bean Obituary, Shelby Farms Park Shooting Death: Tragic Loss, Gone Too Soon

A tragic shooting at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee, has left a 17-year-old student dead during what authorities describe as an unsanctioned “senior skip day” gathering. The incident has shaken the local community, turning a day of youth celebration into one marked by grief and unanswered questions.

Deputies responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:15 p.m. At the scene, they found a teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but he was later pronounced dead despite medical efforts to save his life.

The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Coriuan Bean, a student at Millington High School. His death has left family, classmates, and educators devastated as they struggle to comprehend the sudden loss of a young life with so much ahead of him.

Authorities say that between 150 and 200 students were present at the park at the time, with no adult supervision. Witnesses reported that the gathering, initially intended for recreation and social connection, quickly descended into chaos when gunfire erupted, prompting panic and confusion among those in attendance.

No suspect has been taken into custody. Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to determine what led to the deadly encounter.

In the aftermath, Coriuan’s mother, Cherice Brewer, expressed her grief in an emotional message: “For me, pray… my 17-year-old son is gone due to gun violence… I can’t even think right now.”

As the community mourns, friends and loved ones remember Coriuan as a young life full of promise, now tragically cut short. Vigils and tributes are expected as classmates and neighbors come together in solidarity, seeking comfort and answers in the wake of an event that has left lasting pain across Memphis.