Antwon Benson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., 38-year-old Antwon Benson was fatally shot while standing with a group of individuals in the 7900 block of Ney Avenue in East Oakland, California. An unidentified assailant opened fire, possibly from a moving vehicle, striking Benson and injuring two others. The injured parties managed to transport themselves to a nearby hospital for treatment. A fourth individual was grazed by bullet fragments but was unharmed, thanks to the protection afforded b ...Read More
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  • The Mercury News: ‘Rest in peace, son. I’ll see you when I get there’: Recent Oakland homicide victim remembered as police continue investigation of quadruple shooting

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    Victim Details

    Antwon Benson

    Male

    Oakland

    CA

    2024-08-22

    38

    Antwon

    Benson

    12/27/2024

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    12/13/2024
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    11/17/2024
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