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Benjamin West, a 59-year-old man, was killed on January 4, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in a parking lot in the Near West Side neighborhood of the city. This area, known for both its commercial activity and residential zones, has experienced occasional bouts of violence, particularly during times of heightened tension in the community. West's death was recorded as part of a broader surge in violent crime that the city experienced during that year.
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Benjamin West
March 28, 2022
Male
African-American / Black
Chicago
IL
2011-01-04
59
Benjamin
West
11/19/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
Was anyone else disturbed by the increase in violent crime in 2011, especially around areas like Chi... ...Read More
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the use of data in crime prevention since hearing about Benjamin We... ...Read More
07/17/2023
07/17/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the case of Benjamin West lately, and it’s reall... ...Read More
06/07/2023
I’ve been thinking a lot about the case of Benjamin West lately, and it’s reall... ...Read More
06/07/2023
