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Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · As published by CBS12 · September 5, 2026 · 1 min read

A suspect is in custody after a fatal shooting and subsequent standoff. The suspect is accused of fatally shooting a woman, and a standoff ensued. The standoff occurred at The Ben hotel, and it lasted for hours. The hotel is located in downtown West Palm Beach. Further details about the incident, including the events leading up to the shooting in Loxahatchee, are available from the source, CBS12.

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Category: safety · Published: September 5, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach

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