Darryl Banks, a 55-year-old man, was found shot to death in a ditch in the 7900 block of Rock Rose near Red Bud in south Houston on April 21, 2015. According to the Houston Police Department, Banks was walking along Red Bud around 1:30 a.m. when he was approached by two suspects, described only as a tall black male and a black female. A dispute ensued, and Banks was shot. The suspects fled the scene, and Banks was later found in the ditch a short distance away from where he was wounded.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Banks' death involved the HPD Homicide Division, and the suspects were sought based on the descriptions provided. However, no arrests were made immediately following the incident. The case remained open, and the Houston Police Department urged anyone with information to come forward. The suspects were described only as being black, and the motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case did not lead to any immediate arrests or suspects. The investigation continued, but as of now, no further details have been released regarding any arrests, suspects, or litigation related to Darryl Banks' death. The case remains unsolved, and the Houston Police Department continues to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
