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West Baltimore man previously reported missing was murdered, police say

November 27, 2023 / 4:12 PM EST / CBS Baltimore

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BALTIMORE -- A West Baltimore man previously reported missing was murdered last week, Baltimore Police said Monday.

Police said they responded to a wooded area in the 2500 block of North Dukeland Street around 10:14 a.m. on November 21, for a report of an unresponsive man.

When they arrived, they found 30-year-old Prince Benson with a fatal gunshot wound.

Benson's body was taken to the medical examiner's office for autopsy.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.

Christian Olaniran

Christian Olaniran is a digital producer for CBS Baltimore, where he writes stories on diverse topics including politics, arts and culture. With a passion for storytelling and content creation, he produces engaging visual content for social media, and other platforms.

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