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David Banks III

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 24, 1986

Victim Details

David Banks III

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Columbus

OH

1986-04-24

1986-04-24

David

Banks III

07/05/2026


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On April 24, 1986, David Banks III, a 23-year-old man, was found shot to death in Columbus, Ohio. The incident occurred at 1712 Reinhard Avenue, located in Franklin County. David died from a gunshot wound to the head, and despite investigations, his homicide remains unsolved. The Columbus Police Department continues to seek information regarding the case, which remains part of Ohio’s cold case database managed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office.

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