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Raymond Benedetti

Gender : Male

Age : 48

Race : White

Date : 06/18/2025

Location : Intersection of 38th Place & 19th Avenue

City : Gifford (near Vero Beach)

County : Indian River

State : Florida

Agency : Indian River County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during traffic stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On June 18, 2025, deputies tracked a black Toyota via license-plate reader after Raymond Benedetti’s mother reported it stolen. Deputies located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on 38th Place. Benedetti exited the car, raised his hands, then allegedly "reached into his waistband." One deputy fired one round as Benedetti "made a motion." Both deputies then opened fire, striking Benedetti multiple times. Benedetti was taken to Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and died there. The passenger, who remained inside the vehicle, was not injured. Benedetti had been unarmed and there is no indication so far that he had been a threat to police. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is conducting an independent criminal investigation. The case will proceed to a grand jury. No names of the deputies have been released as of now.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-indian-river-county-driver-identified-in-officer-involved-shooting/65134894
https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-indian-river-county/indian-river-county-sheriff-to-hold-press-conference-tonight-on-officer-involved-shooting
https://cbs12.com/news/local/suspect-leads-deputies-on-chase-in-stolen-vehicle-leading-to-officer-involved-shooting-river-county-sheriffs-office-florida-june-18-2025
https://veronews.com/2025/06/20/deputies-id-man-in-fatal-deputy-involved-shooting/