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Jaqual Malik Bennett, an 18-year-old male from Charlotte, NC, tragically passed away on November 4, 2017. His death was ruled a homicide by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner. Jaqual was found lying dead in the driveway of a home in southeast Charlotte. The cause of death was not immediately released, but it was later confirmed that he had been shot.
The investigation into Jaqual's death led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy named Scott Bryan Penaloza. Penaloza was charged with the ...Read More
The investigation into Jaqual's death led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy named Scott Bryan Penaloza. Penaloza was charged with the ...Read More
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Jaqual Bennett
Male
Black / African American
Charlotte
NC
2017-11-04
18
Jaqual
Bennett
11/12/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone else find it chilling how young both Jaqual and Scott were? It’s deeply unsettling tha... ...Read More
12/06/2024
12/06/2024
Does anyone know if there were any community events or vigils held in honor of Jaqual Bennett? I can... ...Read More
12/13/2023
12/13/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Jaqual's death has had on the community, especially the ... ...Read More
05/06/2023
05/06/2023
