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Benjamin Rodriguez Barral

Death by Force
Case Description
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Benjamin Rodriguez Barral, a 41-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The incident occurred at AA Autobody, an auto body shop located on W Columbus Drive. According to reports, the fatal event unfolded during a heated argument between Benjamin Rodriguez Barral and his former employer, Alex Glenn Alfonso, a 34-year-old male who owned the shop. The confrontation escalated outside the shop, culminating in Alfonso pulling out a firearm and fatally shoot ...Read More
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  • WFTS: Man killed after shooting outside Tampa auto body shop
  • WFLA: Cops: Tampa body shop owner shoots, kills former employee during argument
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    Victim Details

    Benjamin Rodriguez Barral

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tampa

    FL

    2017-05-24

    41

    Benjamin

    Rodriguez Barral

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how odd it is that Alex Glenn Alfonso returned to the scene so quickly after... ...Read More
    01/15/2024
    I keep thinking about the impact this must have had on everyone at AA Autobody. Can you imagine goin... ...Read More
    10/07/2023
    Did anyone else hear about Benjamin Rodriguez Barral’s funeral service? I read that many from the ... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
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