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Omar Emilio Benitez

Case from Long-beach, CA dated May 15, 2017

Victim Details

Omar Emilio Benitez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long-beach

CA

2017-05-15

22

Omar

Emilio Benitez

07/07/2026

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Omar Emilio Benitez, a 22-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2017, in Long Beach, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Benitez died after being shot multiple times by police officers. The incident occurred following a high-speed chase that began when officers attempted to stop a stolen van driven by Benitez. The pursuit, which was captured on videotape by a news media helicopter and televised live, spanned multiple cities including South Gate, ...
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