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Benjamin Sweetwine

Case from Buffalo, NY dated Jun 22, 2014

Victim Details

Benjamin Sweetwine

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Buffalo

NY

2014-06-22

2014-06-22

31

Benjamin

Sweetwine

07/04/2026

1


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In the quiet neighborhood of Sumner Place in Buffalo, New York, the life of 31-year-old Benjamin Sweetwine, a Black male, was tragically cut short on the evening of June 22, 2014. As he was walking into his home, an unknown assailant opened fire, ending his life in an act of sudden and brutal violence. The incident left the community shaken and searching for answers that would prove to be elusive.

In the immediate aftermath, the Buffalo Police Department launched an investigation into the ...
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  • Benjamin Sweetwine - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Benjamin Sweetwine Obituary - Buffalo, New York - Legacy.com
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