Manly Theodore Banks III, a 26-year-old male, tragically lost his life on August 10, 2016, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was shot in the early morning hours on Mt. Pleasant Road in the Northview Heights neighborhood. Banks was awaiting the birth of his first child at the time of his death. Officers on patrol heard gunshots around 12:45 a.m. and found Banks with at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
He was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after.
The investigation led to the arrest of Jarrod Dolphin, a 21-year-old man, who was identified as a suspect in Banks' death. Dolphin was charged with homicide and firearms violations. A witness reported seeing Dolphin, known as "G," pull out a gun and shoot Banks multiple times. Surveillance footage from the area confirmed the witness's account. Dolphin was later convicted of third-degree murder and illegally carrying a firearm. He was sentenced to prison for his crimes.
The case brought significant attention to the Northview Heights neighborhood and highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Pittsburgh. Banks' mother expressed her grief and frustration, stating that her son's death could have been avoided if the gun had not been used. The community mourned the loss of Banks, who was remembered as a young man with a promising future.
The conviction of Jarrod Dolphin provided some measure of justice for Banks' family, but the pain of losing a loved one remains. The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence and the importance of efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future.
