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Damarion L. Benson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Damarion L. Benson, a 15-year-old African American boy, was tragically killed on July 21, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the North Lawndale neighborhood, where Damarion was among ten people shot in two separate but nearby shootings that evening. The shootings took place within minutes of each other, with Damarion being shot in the head at the corner of Douglas Boulevard and Christiana Avenue. He was pronounced dead at Stroger Hospital.

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  • Obituary for Damarion Benson at JOHNSON'S FUNERAL HOME
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Second teen dies in West Side mass shooting that killed 15-year-old boy
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    Victim Details

    Damarion L. Benson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2021-07-21

    15

    Damarion

    L. Benson

    11/25/2025

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    01/23/2025
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    06/26/2024
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