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Benny Roberts

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Aug 05, 2020

Victim Details

Benny Roberts

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2020-08-05

33

Benny

Roberts

06/27/2026

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In the late summer of 2020, the life of 33-year-old Benny Roberts was tragically cut short on a New Orleans street. On the evening of August 5, 2020, Roberts was fatally shot, leaving behind a grieving family and a community searching for answers. His death marked another grim statistic in the city's ongoing struggle with gun violence.

Benny Roberts, a resident of New Orleans, was a father and a beloved family member. His sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his circle of love ...
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  • NOLA.com: Two men jailed in separate deadly shootings in New Orleans East, face murder counts
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