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Leeandre Benton

Case from Hamden, CT dated Nov 13, 2017

Victim Details

Leeandre Benton

Male

Black / African American

Hamden

CT

2017-11-13

18

Leeandre

Benton

06/22/2026

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On the afternoon of November 13, 2017, Leeandre Benton, an 18-year-old Black / African American male from Hamden, Connecticut, was walking near the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. His life was cut short in a fatal encounter that began as a robbery. That day, three individuals—James Graham, Robert Moye, and Brennen Coleman—all armed, conspired to rob Benton. When Benton resisted their attempt, the situation escalated with tragic consequences.

Hamden Police responded to reports of a sh ...
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  • WTNH Connecticut News: Teen succumbs to injuries after shooting in Hamden, suspects still at large
  • New Haven Register: Man shot near Farmington Canal trail in Hamden; active crime scene
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    I've been thinking a lot about the friends and family of Lee’Andre Joshua Cousins-Benton. I came a... ...Read More
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    I’ve been reading up on Lee’Andre's case, and what strikes me most is how senseless and cruel th... ...Read More
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