Community Remembers Ritchie Benjamin on 35th Birthday After Fatal Shooting
Family and friends of Ritchie Benjamin, who was fatally shot in North Versailles, gathered in Plum to remember him on what would have been his 35th birthday. Benjamin was found with multiple gunshot wounds on July 29 near the Oak…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 9, 2026 —
Plum, PA – Loved ones gathered in Plum on Saturday to honor the life of Ritchie Benjamin, who would have celebrated his 35th birthday this weekend. The remembrance comes weeks after Benjamin was found fatally shot in North Versailles.
Benjamin was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds on July 29. The incident occurred near the Oak Hills Apartments in North Versailles. Authorities responded to the scene where the victim was pronounced deceased.
The Allegheny County Police Department is actively investigating the shooting. As of the latest reports, no arrests have been made in connection with Benjamin’s death. The investigation is ongoing, and further details have not been released.
The gathering served as a moment for family and friends to remember Benjamin and support one another following the tragic loss. The community continues to await updates from law enforcement regarding the investigation into the shooting.
Story summarized from the original created by Frederick Price on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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