On the evening of Friday, April 10, 2026, the life of 33-year-old Leonard Banks was tragically cut short in a burst of gunfire at a gas station in Jackson, Mississippi. The incident occurred at approximately 7:56 p.m. in the 500 block of Cooper Road. When officers from the Jackson Police Department arrived at the scene, they discovered Banks lying on the sidewalk in front of the business, suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Despite the immediate response, his injury proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the shooting moved swiftly, and within two days, authorities had a suspect in custody. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, 17-year-old Siyaski Crawford was arrested and subsequently charged with murder in connection with Banks's death. Following his arrest, Crawford was booked into the city's holding facility to await his initial court appearance.
While an arrest has been made, the investigation remains active as detectives continue to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter. Authorities are still working to determine if any other individuals were involved and to establish a clear motive for the shooting. Law enforcement has urged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and contact the Jackson Police Department or Crime Stoppers to assist in the ongoing investigation.
