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Lavonte Benford

Case from San-marcos, TX dated Nov 28, 2021

Victim Details

Lavonte Benford

Male

Black / African American

San-marcos

TX

2021-11-28

19

Lavonte

Benford

07/01/2026

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Lavonte Craig Benford, a 19-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on November 28, 2021, in San Marcos, Texas. He was found with a gunshot wound at The Cottages at San Marcos apartment complex and was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Marcos Police Department responded to the incident and initiated an investigation. An autopsy conducted by the Travis County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound.

The investigation revealed that ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: 19-year-old man shot and killed at apartment complex near Texas State
  • KXAN Austin: Recent Manor ISD graduate killed in San Marcos homicide, district confirms
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    Has anyone looked into the security measures at The Cottages at San Marcos apartment complex where L... ...Read More
    07/31/2024
    I was devastated to hear about the loss of Lavonte Benford, a young life taken so suddenly and viole... ...Read More
    02/14/2024
    It's so unfathomably tragic when a young life like Lavonte's is cut short. I've been reading about h... ...Read More
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