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Jeffery Banks

Death by Force
Case Description
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On November 25, 2016, in Chicago's Homan Square neighborhood, 35-year-old Jeffery Banks was fatally shot by 37-year-old Cleotha Mitchell. The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Central Park Avenue. Officers on patrol in the area heard gunfire and reportedly observed Mitchell shooting Banks. Mitchell also allegedly shot a second individual in the arm, who was later hospitalized in stable condition. Both Banks and Mitchell were pronounced dead at the scene. ((...Read More
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Jeffery J. Banks
  • Chicago Sun-Times: CPD: Man killed by police after shooting 2 others in Homan Square
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    Victim Details

    Jeffery J. Banks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Chicago

    IL

    2016-11-25

    25

    Jeffery

    Banks

    11/06/2025

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