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Benny Canez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of July 15, 2023, at approximately 10:48 p.m., the Stokes County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting at 311 Tavern, located at 1137 North Main Street in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. Upon arrival, deputies discovered 37-year-old Benny Anthony Cañez lying in the parking lot with gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Benny was born on July 18, 198 ...Read More
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  • wfmynews2.com: Man killed outside Walnut Cove bar, deputies say
  • Man Shot and Killed at 311 Tavern in Walnut Cove - ABC45
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    Victim Details

    Benny Canez

    Male

    Black / African American

    Walnut-cove

    NC

    2023-07-15

    37

    Benny

    Canez

    11/15/2025

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    10/06/2024
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