19 year old found shot In the quiet evening of January 6, 2012, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of 19-year-old Darren Jermaine 'Fat Man' Banks was tragically cut short. An African-American male, Banks became a victim of gun violence in an incident that continues to leave his family and community searching for answers. The events of that Friday night unfolded just after 10 p.m.
when authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 11000 block of Stan Avenue.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Banks lying in front of a residence, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life, but his injuries proved to be fatal. Investigators believe that an altercation with an unknown individual may have occurred just before the shooting, but the specific circumstances leading to the confrontation remain unclear.
In the years that have passed since Darren Banks's death, his case has remained open. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or established a definitive motive for the shooting. The lack of closure has left a void for his loved ones, who remember him as a young man with a large circle of family and friends. While the official investigation continues, the community is left to remember the life that was lost and hope for a resolution that will bring justice for Darren.
