Christian D. Bennett Obituary, Death – A 30-year-old man was fatally shot in Benson on Saturday. Benson Police received reports of gunfire in the 300 block of East Walker Street around 5 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the victim, Christian D. Bennett, suffering from gunshot wounds. Bennett was pronounced dead en route to the hospital.
The suspect, 20-year-old Austin D. Kyes, was found near the location of the shooting and taken into custody without incident. According to police, Kyes and Bennett had been involved in an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to the shooting.
Kyes has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Bennett’s death.