In the early hours of Thursday, March 31, 2016, the life of 16-year-old Xaivion Benson was tragically cut short in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The young male was discovered in an alley situated between Monroe and Warsaw streets on the southeast side of the city with a gunshot wound. Fort Wayne Police found him shortly after 3 a.m. and he was quickly transported to a local hospital.
Despite medical efforts, Benson succumbed to his injuries and passed away a couple of hours later.
The Allen County Coroner's Office officially identified Xaivion Benson and ruled his death a homicide, marking him as the 8th homicide victim in Allen County for that year. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. However, information regarding a potential suspect or suspects was not readily available, and the police appealed to the public for any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into Xaivion Benson's death remains open. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his murder. The case stands as an unsolved homicide, leaving a family and community still seeking answers and justice for the untimely loss of a young life.
