Raymond F. Hall Jr., a 24-year-old male from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on September 25, 1982. He was one of the victims of a mass shooting carried out by George Emil Banks, a former prison guard. Banks went on a killing spree, targeting multiple locations in Wilkes-Barre and Jenkins Township, resulting in the deaths of 13 people and leaving another person critically injured.
Raymond F. Hall Jr. was shot by Banks outside a house on Schoolhouse Lane. Banks reportedly yelled at Hall and another victim, Jimmy Olsen, that they "would not tell anyone about this" before firing at them. The incident was part of a larger, horrific event that shook the community and drew widespread attention due to the scale and brutality of the violence.
George Banks was eventually captured and charged with multiple counts of murder. He was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. The case remains a significant and tragic event in the history of Wilkes-Barre, with the community still remembering the victims and the impact of that day.
Raymond F. Hall Jr.'s death was a result of this violent rampage, and his memory is honored among the other victims who lost their lives on that fateful day.
