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Kesean Banks

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 8, 2019, 15-year-old Kesean Banks was fatally shot in the courtyard of the Crescent Court Apartments in Avondale, Cincinnati, OH. Banks, a student at Woodward Career Technical High School, was known for his artistic talent and quiet demeanor. He was shot by another 15-year-old, Donte Thompkins, during an altercation involving a group of boys. Banks was not involved in the fight but was tragically caught in the crossfire.

Thompkins was arrested and charged with murder, felonio ...Read More
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  • WLWT: Police identify teen killed in Avondale shooting
  • Cincinnati.com: 15-year-old killed, another person injured in Sunday shooting
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    Victim Details

    Kesean Banks

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cincinnati

    OH

    2019-09-08

    15

    Kesean

    Banks

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It’s truly difficult to wrap my head around this tragedy. I keep thinking about how Kesean Banks h... ...Read More
    01/23/2025
    I've been following the discussions surrounding the tragic case of Kesean Banks, and I keep thinking... ...Read More
    09/06/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about the tragic loss of Kesean Banks and how his life was cu... ...Read More
    08/06/2024
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