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Diego Benitez

Case from Wichita, KS dated Oct 30, 2021

Victim Details

Diego Benitez

Male

Wichita

KS

2021-10-30

17

Diego

Benitez

06/23/2026

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In the crisp autumn air of October 30, 2021, the life of 17-year-old Diego Benitez was tragically cut short in Wichita, Kansas. A junior at Wichita West High School, the young man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of West Walker. The shooting, which occurred around 7 p.m., was not a random act of violence, according to investigators.

Authorities believe the homicide was connected to a drug-related incident. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly g ...
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  • Diego Benitez Obituary 2021 - Cozine Memorial Group
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