On the morning of October 26, 2014, the city of Reno, Nevada, awoke to a grim discovery. In the 100 block of West Plumb Lane, a 49-year-old male named Benjamin Ford was found lying on the ground, unconscious and bleeding. Authorities were called to the scene at approximately 7:30 a.m. It was soon determined that Ford, a resident of California who also went by the alias Vinni Gallo, had been shot.
Despite the efforts of first responders, Benjamin Ford succumbed to his injuries and was
pronounced deceased. His death was classified as a homicide, prompting an immediate investigation by the Reno Police Department. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear, leaving a void of information about what led to the fatal encounter on that quiet Sunday morning.
In the aftermath of the discovery, law enforcement appealed to the public for assistance in solving the case. A reward was offered for any information that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of the individual or individuals responsible for Ford's death. However, details regarding any potential suspects or motives have remained elusive. The investigation into the shooting of Benjamin Ford is ongoing as authorities continue to seek answers in his unsolved murder.
