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Benjamin Ford

Case from Reno, NV dated Oct 26, 2014

Victim Details

Benjamin Ford

Male

Reno

NV

2014-10-26

49

Benjamin

Ford

07/02/2026

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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 pron ...
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  • KCRA: Police probe killing of California man in Reno
  • Reno Gazette Journal: Police ID body found shot in South Reno as California man
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    I can't help but feel devastated for Benjamin Ford's family. Losing a loved one is so difficult, esp... ...Read More
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