A man who is the suspect in the shooting death of a woman in Cheektowaga is still on the run almost a week later. Adam Bennefield, who has a history of violence, is considered armed and dangerous. He is the primary suspect in the shooting death of a woman in Cheektowaga.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to his arrest. He is wanted in connection to the murder of his 40-year-old wife, Keaira Bennefield of Cheektowaga. The shooting took place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at approximately 8:30 am, according to WGRZ. Keaira was sitting in a vehicle near Shanee Avenue and Richlawn Avenue when she was shot to death, according to police. The mother of three died at the scene.

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Buffalo Police named her 45-year-old husband, Mr. Bennefield, a suspect in her murder. Mr. Bennefield, a black male, is 5 feet, 11 inches, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. If you see him, do not try to apprehend him, please call Crime Stoppers at 716-867-6161 or contact the police.

He had been arrested the day prior to the homicide, Tuesday, October 4, on domestic violence charges, but was released with no bail. Mr. Bennefield had previously served time in prison for a terrifying incident back in 2000. According to the Buffalo News, he kidnapped his estranged girlfriend and another woman. He also briefly escaped from prison.

According to Everytown Research & Policy,

Every month, an average of 70 women are shot and killed by an intimate partner.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please utilize the resources below.

Domestic Violence Resources in the WNY area:

The Erie County District Attorney's Office says,

If you feel unsafe at home, advocates from our BE SAFE Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program are available to assist in-person or over the phone (716-858-4630) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BE SAFE specializes in advocacy within the criminal courts and advocates work in our office, but it is a separate program to assist those impacted by domestic violence. Our victim advocates provide trauma-informed support to anyone who has been a victim or at-risk of abuse.

Family Justice Center Hotline
716-558-7233

211 WNY
888-696-9211

Domestic Violence Help Hotline - Haven House
716-884–6000 or 716-862-HELP

Erie County Department of Social Services - Domestic Violence Unit
716-858-6118

National Domestic Violence hotline
800-799-SAFE

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