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Kenneth Benjamin Jr

Case from Houston, TX dated Nov 27, 2019

Victim Details

Kenneth Benjamin Jr

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2019-11-27

15

Kenneth

Benjamin Jr

08/01/2026

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Kenneth Benjamin Jr., a 15-year-old African American male from Houston, Texas, tragically passed away on November 27, 2019. Kenneth was visiting a friend's home the day before Thanksgiving when the incident occurred. According to reports, he was accidentally shot and killed while playing with a handgun at the friend's home. The shooting was believed to be accidental, and no foul play was suspected.

Kenneth's death deeply affected his family and friends, who described him as a kind and lov ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Teen shot and killed in front of friends while visiting
  • Houston Chronicle: 15-year-old shot, killed in east Houston
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