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Leonardo Benitez, an 18-year-old from Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life in a fatal shooting on August 1, 2009. The incident occurred during a period of heightened violence in the city, adding to Long Beach’s ongoing struggles with gun violence. Although specific details about the motive or the circumstances leading to Benitez's death have not been widely publicized, his death is a part of the many tragic cases that have contributed to concerns over public safety in the area.
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Leonardo Benitez
March 28, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Long Beach
CA
2009-08-01
18
Leonardo
Benitez
11/15/2025
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Has anyone been following the case of Leonardo Benitez from 2009? It's been on my mind lately, espec... ...Read More
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
I can't stop thinking about how young Leonardo Benitez was—just 18 with his whole life ahead of hi... ...Read More
01/08/2023
01/08/2023
