Deandre J Banks

Death by Force

De'Andre J. Banks, a 16-year-old from Chicago, was shot and killed on October 29, 2016. His death occurred during a period when the city was experiencing a surge in homicides, particularly among young men in neighborhoods heavily impacted by gun violence. Banks was one of many victims of fatal shootings that year, as Chicago faced one of its deadliest periods in decades, with over 700 homicides recorded.

The circumstances of Banks's murder were part of a broader pattern of violence, wit ...Read More