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Benjamin Drains Jr

Death by Force
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Benjamin Drains Jr., a 23-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, tragically died on May 23, 2017. He was known for his kind-hearted nature, often carrying extra water to give to the homeless in his Olney neighborhood. Despite facing personal tragedy early in life, having lost his father who was a police officer when he was a teenager, Benjamin remained a role model for the children in his community, frequently engaging in sports and PlayStation games with them.

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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Man dead after being shot 6 times in Olney
  • Benjamin Drains Jr, age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Benjamin Drains Jr

    Male

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2017-05-23

    23

    Benjamin

    Drains Jr

    11/12/2025

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