Leeandre Benton

Death by Force

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 ...Read More

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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