Derrit Banks, age 55

Lost to gun violence on February 25, 2024 in Richmond, Virginia.

Photo sources:

gofundme.com: Derrit banks aka Pete funeral service, organized by Sheena Thrower
Contributed photo

News sources:

Mar 5: https://www.12onyourside.com: ‘Don’t die on me Papa’: Richmond grandfather shot, dies in 10-year-old’s arms
CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR: He watched his grandpa die in a shooting. Now this 10-year-old boy has a message for Richmond.
Derrit Banks Obituary (1968 - 2024) - Richmond, Virginia
Mar 6: https://www.wdbj7.com: 10-year-old pleads ‘don’t die on me’ as he holds shot grandfather in his arms
https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/2838911
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Update: Police identify victim, announce arrest in Jackson Ward shooting
CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR: Police ID man killed in Richmond, murder arrest made after Sunday night shooting
WRIC ABC 8News: Richmond police investigating deadly shooting near VCU
Feb 26: https://www.12onyourside.com: Man shot to death during fight near Abner Clay Park; arrest made
Gun Violence Archive

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