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Freddy Benson

Case from Tampa, FL dated Aug 19, 2016

Victim Details

Freddy Benson

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Tampa

FL

2016-08-19

20

Freddy

Benson

No

07/12/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On August 19, 2016, 20-year-old Freddy Benson was shot and killed in a tragic incident at the Oakhurst Square Apartments in Tampa, Florida. Multiple gunshots were fired at the apartment complex, striking Benson. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting suggest it may have been linked to a previous drive-by shooting at the same location just days before, raising suspicions that it could have been a retaliatory attack.

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  • Tampa police investigating shooting death of 20-year-old man
  • Wrongful Death lawsuit gunned Tampa apartment complex
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    Has anyone else been following the Freddy Benson case closely? I recently read about the wrongful de... ...Read More
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    It's really unsettling to think about the safety issues at the Oakhurst Square Apartments. My heart ... ...Read More
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