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Benge C. Bennett

Case from Tampa, FL dated Mar 24, 2013

Victim Details

Benge C. Bennett

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Tampa

FL

2013-03-24

30

Benge C.

Bennett

07/18/2026


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On March 24, 2013, 30-year-old Benge C. Bennett was fatally shot in Tampa, Florida. The incident occurred around 2:48 a.m. after Bennett had been at Fatso’s Billiard with friends and relatives. As the group walked towards their vehicle parked behind a nearby business, an officer on patrol heard gunshots. Responding immediately, the officer found Bennett lying beside a vehicle in a parking lot behind Jon’s Bridal. He was rushed to Tampa General Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Th ...
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