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Daniel Bender

Case from Anchorage, AK dated Dec 09, 2018

Victim Details

Daniel Bender

Male

Black / African American

Anchorage

AK

2018-12-09

19

Daniel

Bender

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/09/2026

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On December 9, 2018, in Anchorage, Alaska, 19-year-old Daniel L. Bender Jr. and 19-year-old Davon M. Dodge were found deceased near a vehicle on West 29th Avenue. The Anchorage Police Department's investigation revealed that the two men had met inside a truck to discuss a firearm transaction. During their meeting, an argument ensued, leading both individuals to shoot each other, resulting in their deaths.

This incident marked the 28th homicide in Anchorage for the year 2018. The previous ...
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  • Anchorage Daily News: Two 19-year-olds killed each other during an attempted gun sale, Anchorage police say
  • The Seattle Times: Anchorage police release names of 2 dead in double shooting
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Daniel Bender Jr. and Davon Dodge from Anchorage? My thou... ...Read More
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