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Benjamin Smith

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 16, 2017

Victim Details

Benjamin Smith

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-07-16

42

Benjamin

Smith

07/06/2026

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In the summer of 2017, a violent shooting in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood claimed the life of 42-year-old Benjamin Smith. On the evening of July 16th, gunfire erupted near the intersection of 4th and Catharine Streets, a typically vibrant area. When police arrived at the scene, they found a chaotic and tragic scene with multiple victims.

Smith was one of two fatalities in the incident, which also left three other individuals wounded and in need of hospitalization. The shootin ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: 2 killed in South Philly shootings ID'd; 3 hospitalized
  • Benjamin Smith, age 42 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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