Daniel V Benitez

Death by Force

On April 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Texas, 15-year-old Daniel V. Benitez tragically lost his life to gun violence. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Jackson Street, where Daniel and his 17-year-old brother, Jesus V. Benitez, sustained gunshot wounds. Both were transported to local hospitals; Daniel succumbed to his injuries, while Jesus was initially listed in critical condition.

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Daniel V Benitez, age 15 - National Gun Violence Memorial