Dontay Banks Jr., known by his stage name OTF DThang, was a 32-year-old Black male and the brother of rapper Lil Durk. He was tragically shot and killed on June 6, 2021, outside Club O, a strip club located in Harvey, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 12:20 a.m., during a chaotic scene where multiple shots were fired from various weapons. Banks was struck in the head and died instantly at the scene.
The shooting also involved a Harvey police officer who was wounded during the altercation. The officer, who was not identified by name, was hit in the thigh but survived the incident. The officer did not return fire, and it remains unclear if he was specifically targeted. The chaotic nature of the scene made it difficult to determine the exact sequence of events, but it was reported that Banks was caught in the crossfire.
In the aftermath of the shooting, another fatal incident occurred nearby, which police believe may have been a retaliation. Sinica Price, a 39-year-old individual, was shot and killed around 2 a.m. that same morning. Price was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. This second shooting added to the complexity of the investigation.
Despite the recovery of several weapons from the scene, no arrests were made immediately following the incidents. The Harvey Police Department continued to investigate the shootings, but as of the latest updates, no suspects had been taken into custody. The lack of immediate arrests and the chaotic nature of the scene posed significant challenges for law enforcement.
The death of Dontay Banks Jr. was a significant loss to his family and the music community. Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, did not publicly comment on his brother's death immediately, but the incident drew widespread attention and tributes from fans and fellow artists. The investigation into the shootings remained ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving the case.
