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Leshaun Benson

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Feb 24, 2021

Victim Details

Leshaun Benson

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2021-02-24

29

Leshaun

Benson

07/22/2026

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In the Baden neighborhood of Saint-Louis, Missouri, a burst of gunfire shattered the winter quiet on February 24, 2021, leaving a young man's life cut tragically short. Leshaun Benson, a 29-year-old male resident of the 3200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, was fatally wounded in the shooting, which occurred near Hickey Park. Emergency services responded to the scene, but Benson's injuries proved fatal.

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  • KMOV.com: Victim identified in North City murder
  • ksdk.com: Officers injured, suspects arrested after fatal shooting and police chase in St. Louis
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