Benjamin Eugene Cope Jr.

Death by Force

Benjamin Eugene Cope Jr., a 3-year-old boy from Independence, Missouri, tragically died on December 24, 2021, from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve, leaving his family devastated and seeking answers. According to reports, Benjamin was handling a gun when it accidentally discharged, resulting in his death. The initial investigation suggested that the shooting was a possible drive-by, but it was later determined that the boy had taken the gun from the lap of Ashton Cleveland ...Read More

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