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Cortavius Benford

Death by Force
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In the late summer of 2022, the life of Cortavius Benford, a 26-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short in Waterloo, Iowa. On Saturday, August 27th, Waterloo police were dispatched to an apartment complex at 226 Palmer Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Benford suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
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  • https://www.kcrg.com: Waterloo Police make arrest after man shot, killed Saturday
  • KWWL: One dead after Saturday afternoon shooting in Waterloo
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    Victim Details

    Cortavius Benford

    Male

    Black / African American

    Waterloo

    IA

    2022-08-27

    26

    Cortavius

    Benford

    11/05/2025

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