Leonardo Benitez Murdered in Long Beach, California age 18

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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. ...Read More

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name

Leonardo Benitez

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Long Beach

state

CA

Date Found

2009-08-01

Age at Death

18

First Name

Leonardo

Last Name

Benitez

Last Updated

10/13/2024

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Leonardo Benitez
Murdered

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