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Maurice Benton

Case from Hobbs, NM dated Apr 24, 2021

Victim Details

Maurice Benton

Male

Black / African American

Hobbs

NM

2021-04-24

Maurice

Benton

07/20/2026

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On April 24, 2021, a tragic incident occurred in Hobbs, New Mexico, resulting in the death of Maurice Benton. The event unfolded in an apartment complex, where an argument between neighbors escalated into a fatal confrontation. According to reports, officers from the Hobbs Police Department responded to the scene and found Maurice Benton shot dead in his living room.

The investigation into Benton's death led to the identification and arrest of a suspect. The Hobbs Police Department arrest ...
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  • Police search for information in fatal shooting at Hobbs apartment
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