Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Reginald Benson death by force case profile photo

Reginald Benson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 05, 2021

Victim Details

Reginald Benson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2021-11-05

29

Reginald

Benson

07/09/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Reginald Benson, a 29-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 5, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. in the 2100 block of West 71st Street. Benson was driving when two individuals exited a car behind him and began shooting. A bullet went through the rear window of his vehicle, striking him in the back of the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation into Reginald Benson's death revealed no immediate arrests or identifie ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Reginald Benson, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (5)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man fatally shot while driving in West Englewood
  • Reginald Benson, age 29 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 3 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been reading up on the case of Reginald Benson, and it's gut-wrenching to think about the impac... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Reginald Benson

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Chicago, Illinois

    Corbin K. Jones death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Corbin K. Jones

    Death: Nov 07, 2019
    Corbin K. Jones, a 21-year-old male from Chicago, IL, was tragically killed on November 7, 2019. The h ...Read More
    Corey Gilmore death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Corey Gilmore

    Death: Jul 02, 2020
    Corey Gilmore, a 39-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on July 2, 2020, in Chicag a ...Read More
    Alan Jacob Maldonado death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Alan Jacob Maldonado

    Death: Oct 06, 2025
    Alan Jacob Maldonado, 33, male, was shot and killed before dawn on October 6, 2025, in Chicago’s B ...Read More
    Glenford S. Johnson death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Glenford S. Johnson

    Death: Sep 11, 2014
    Glenford S. Johnson, a 19-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on September 11, 201 0 ...Read More
    Fernando Hernandez death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Fernando Hernandez

    Death: Aug 18, 2024
    Fernando Hernandez, a 40-year-old man, lost his life to gun violence on August 18, 2024, in Chicago, o ...Read More
    Omar Maslat death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Omar Maslat

    Death: Apr 02, 2014
    Omar Maslat, a 57-year-old convenience store cashier, was tragically killed on April 2, 2014, in Chi h ...Read More
    Edward Glen death by force case in Chicago, IL

    Edward Glen

    Death: May 18, 2021
    Edward Glen, a 47-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life to gun violence o ...Read More