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Sammie Banks

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Jan 10, 2016

Victim Details

Sammie Banks

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2016-01-10

61

Sammie

Banks

07/01/2026

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In a moment of anger that severed familial bonds forever, Sammie Banks, a 61-year-old male, lost his life in New Orleans. The incident, which unfolded on a Sunday, stemmed from a heated argument between brothers that escalated to a fatal conclusion. Banks, a veteran of the United States Air Force and a former maintenance employee at Wal-Mart, was a father and grandfather, remembered by loved ones for his friendship and kind nature.

The dispute occurred in the 3300 block of Annunciation St ...
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  • NOLA.com: 'That's my only brother': Man mourns 61-year-old shooting victim
  • In Irish Channel, a deadly fight and a family torn apart | Crime/Police
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