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Amontay Benson

Case from Chicago, IL dated Oct 10, 2020

Victim Details

Amontay M. Benson

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2020-10-10

21

Amontay

Benson

07/14/2026

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Amontay M. Benson, a 21-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 10, 2020, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, specifically in the 100 block of South Keeler Avenue. Benson was in a car with three other individuals when an unknown assailant opened fire on their vehicle. The group continued driving until they crashed into a Chicago Fire Department vehicle at the 500 block of South Pulaski Road. Benson sustained gunshot wounds ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: 1 killed, 3 wounded in West Garfield Park shooting
  • LEGAL HELP FIRM - YOUNG MAN KILLED: Amontay Benson, 21
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