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Ramon Benton

Case from Cincinnati, OH dated Apr 23, 2020

Victim Details

Ramon Benton

Male

Black / African American

Cincinnati

OH

2020-04-23

18

Ramon

Benton

07/24/2026

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Ramon Benton, an 18-year-old male from Cincinnati, OH, tragically lost his life on April 23, 2020, due to a fatal shooting in Westwood. Police were called to Ferncrest Court off of Gobel Avenue around 7 p.m. that evening, where they found Benton and another male victim shot. Both victims were rushed to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where Benton succumbed to his injuries.

Following the incident, Cincinnati Police arrested two suspects, Rakim Smith, 24, and Rakeym Owens, 18, ...
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  • WLWT: 1 dead, 1 wounded in Westwood shooting; 2 arrested
  • WKRC: Police arrest two for double shooting that left one man dead
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