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Leonardo Benitez

Case from Long Beach, CA dated Aug 01, 2009

Victim Details

Leonardo Benitez

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long Beach

CA

2009-08-01

18

Leonardo

Benitez

06/23/2026


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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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  • Long Beach: Leonardo Benitez, 18 - Los Angeles Times
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