In the early morning hours of a Sunday in Roanoke, Virginia, a sequence of events unfolded that would tragically end the life of Antwannique Tyrell 'Twan' Banks. On October 10, 2021, police responded to a call in the 4100 block of Melrose Avenue NW around 2:30 a.m. There, they discovered a vehicle in the roadway and inside, 37-year-old Antwannique Banks, unresponsive with a serious gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Banks to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment of
his critical injuries. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries the following day, on October 11, 2021. His death was subsequently ruled a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Roanoke Police Department.
In the days that followed, details about what led to the shooting remained scarce. Investigators found no suspects at the scene of the crime, and authorities reported that no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the death of Antwannique Banks was initiated, leaving his family and community awaiting answers. The case remains ongoing as police continue to seek information from the public to shed light on the circumstances that led to this violent act.
