MURDER
CASE #: 2026-46
Daniel Benson
Also Known As:
Trey Face, Day1, Money
Status:
Open
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Offense Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summary:
Daniel Benson, 51, of Newport was killed in a late-night shooting on March 27, 2026 near E. Franklin and Chicago avenues in Minneapolis. The gunfire killed one man and wounded two others. Police have yet to address a possible motive behind the gunfire, nor have they announced any arrests.
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Circumstances of Offense:
The shooting occurred about 12:30 a.m. on March 27 near E. Franklin and Chicago avenues. Late-night gunfire near a well-traveled Minneapolis intersection killed one man and wounded two others. One of the victims died at the scene, and the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office on March 30 identified him as 51-year-old Daniel Benson, of Newport. Many of the rounds fired at the scene severely damaged a Metro Transit bus shelter.
Additional Details:
In an online fundraiser started on behalf of Benson's relatives, he was recalled as 'the eldest brother in a family of five children—two boys and three girls. He was the family protector, always attentive, kind-hearted, and quick to laugh. Daniel loved his mother dearly and was known for his ever-present smile, even during difficult times'. According to Gun Memorial, Benson was a machine operator at Andersen Windows. Police have yet to address a possible motive behind the gunfire, nor have they announced any arrests.
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