On December 28, 2011, Aaron Lamarr Bankhead, Sr., a 28-year-old Black/African American male, died in Indianapolis, Indiana. Known affectionately to his friends and family as "Bankhead," he was a resident of the city who had strong ties to the Haughville community. He attended South Wayne Junior High School and later Ben Davis High School. His death left behind a grieving family, including his mother, Margarita, and his two young sons, Aaron Jr. and Khalil.
Records indicate that his death has been classified by authorities as a homicide. Despite the violent nature of his passing, detailed public accounts regarding the specific circumstances of the incident—such as the exact location of the crime scene or the events immediately preceding the shooting—remain sparse in accessible archival news reports. His case appears in databases dedicated to unsolved crimes and cold cases, listing the cause of death as murder under the jurisdiction of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
As of the available information, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with his murder. The investigation has not yielded a conviction, and the case remains effectively unsolved with the suspect listed as "unknown" in cold case registries. Consequently, there are no details available regarding charges, trials, or sentencing for any individuals related to his death. His passing remains an open matter for investigators and a source of continued mourning for his extended family and the Haughville neighborhood where he was well-known.
