On a Monday evening in Suitland, Maryland, the life of Deandre Jerome Banks, a 23-year-old man from Waldorf, was tragically cut short. On November 9, 2020, at approximately 6:15 pm, police responded to a call for a shooting in the 3500 block of Silver Park Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered Mr. Banks outside, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Prince George's County Police Department's Homicide Unit is leading the investigation into the fatal shooting. While detectives have been working to identify a suspect or suspects and to determine a motive for the shooting, they have stated that their preliminary investigation suggests the incident was not a random act.
In the years that have passed since Deandre Jerome Banks's death, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with his murder. The case remains an open and ongoing investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to come forward and have provided contact information for the Homicide Unit and Crime Solvers to allow for anonymous tips.
