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Jacob Benavidez, a 15-year-old, was tragically killed on August 18, 2009, in Long Beach, California. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Jacob was sitting on a stoop, talking to a friend. Around 12:30 a.m., a single gunman approached Jacob and fired multiple shots at him, hitting him in the torso. The shooting appeared to be a targeted act of violence, though the specific motive remains unclear. Despite efforts by local authorities, the case has struggled to find resolut ...Read More
Victim Details

Jacob Benavidez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long Beach

CA

2009-08-18

15

Jacob

Benavidez

11/12/2025

1


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