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Desmond Banks

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Jun 09, 2022

Victim Details

Desmond J. Banks

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2022-06-09

32

Desmond

Banks

07/13/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on a summer evening in Indianapolis, a dispute at a gas station escalated to a fatal shooting, claiming the life of 32-year-old Desmond Banks. The male victim's life was cut short on June 9, 2022, following a seemingly minor incident in a parking lot on the city's east side. The encounter began when an ice cream truck, driven by Darius Butts, struck Banks' Chevrolet Camaro while attempting to maneuver around it.

What started as a common traffic incident quickly ...
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  • wthr.com: IMPD makes arrest in east Indianapolis shooting
  • Fox 59: IMPD makes arrest in deadly shooting at east side gas station
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