Brandon Chaffin

Murdered
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On May 19, 2013, 18-year-old Brandon Chaffin was shot in a mass shooting that took place in Memphis, Tennessee. The incident occurred in the Western Heights area, and Chaffin, along with several others, sustained gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Chaffin was pronounced dead upon arrival. The mass shooting also claimed the life of another victim, Illya Benson, and injured two others. Reports indicated that the attack was carried out by multiple assailants, but specific motivat ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Brandon Chaffin

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Memphis

    TN

    2013-05-19

    18

    Brandon

    Chaffin

    No

    10/21/2024

    1


    Area Body Found:
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