Benicia Teen Shoots And Kills Relative During Reported Domestic Violence Incident

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A 14-year-old Benicia teen has been questioned in connection with the death of a relative – believed to be the boy’s father – during an alleged domestic violence incident in the family’s London Circle home Thursday evening.

Police and Benicia Fire Department crews were dispatched to the residence in response to a report of a gunshot there shortly after 10pm.

First responders reportedly found a man mortally wounded by a single gunshot wound and attempted life-saving measures. The unidentified subject was eventually declared deceased at the scene.

Neighbors indicated that the shooting occurred during an alleged act of domestic violence by the deceased upon a female member of the multi-member family.

Initial reports were that the shooting may have been classified as an act of self-defense, though police issued no formal declaration of potential charges or arrest.

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14 Comments

  1. Bob on May 2, 2026 at 1:59 pm

    Oh damn. Poor kid.

  2. Berto Mejia on May 3, 2026 at 2:51 am

    May the family get all the love and support they will need.

  3. Kaylee Padilla on May 3, 2026 at 4:40 am

    Hopefully he will get some of the help he will need.

  4. Brett Stallings on May 3, 2026 at 5:32 am

    We have no idea whats going on in the lives of most people.

  5. Raphael Cruz on May 3, 2026 at 6:27 am

    That poor kid. Imagine having to live with such a thing.

  6. Adina Carter on May 3, 2026 at 7:21 am

    Horrible.

  7. Joe Guerra on May 3, 2026 at 8:14 am

    Theres got to be something beside the gun.

  8. Salvador Sánchez on May 3, 2026 at 8:38 am

    Charge dismissed

  9. Andrea on May 3, 2026 at 9:07 am

    Imagine it. I don’t think many can.

  10. Moira Eubanks on May 3, 2026 at 4:45 pm

    That poor family. Prayers for the teen.

  11. Lina on May 4, 2026 at 3:52 am

    What a terrible terrible thing.

  12. Ben on May 4, 2026 at 7:37 am

    That poor kid.

  13. Vitold on May 4, 2026 at 7:43 am

    A boy protecting his mother from an abusive father? It’s an old story. Updates please.

  14. Graydon Barnes on May 4, 2026 at 11:35 am

    Following.

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