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Accident – Death – Obituary News :

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News): Virginia Family Devastated by Tragic Shooting Incident

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a Virginia family is reeling from the loss of their beloved family member, Derrit Banks, who was tragically shot and killed in a confrontation with their neighbour in Richmond.

The devastating incident unfolded when Banks, known affectionately as Pete, returned home from work one Sunday evening to a chilling revelation from his 10-year-old grandson, Mi’King. According to WWBT, Mi’King disclosed that their neighbour had been flaunting a gun to him and other children, sparking a series of events that would end in tragedy.

The 55-year-old Banks courageously confronted his neighbour, identified as 49-year-old Jermorrie Simmons by the police. Tensions escalated rapidly, leading to a physical altercation, during which Simmons brandished the very gun he had been showing the children.

Mi’King recounted the harrowing moments, “He got mad and throwed punches at my papa, and then, that’s when they shot him. He came into the bathroom, laying on the ground, and I was holding him in my arms, telling him, ‘Papa, no, don’t die on me! Don’t die on me, Papa. Don’t die on me.’ By the time I know it, he gone.”

Tragically, Banks had only been home for a mere 20 minutes before his life was cut short. His fiancée, Shenna, shared, “He didn’t even get the chance to have dinner, talk to me or nothing.” The couple had shared 15 years of love and companionship.

The family of Banks is grappling with the senseless loss of their cherished family member. Celestine Harvey, Banks’ sister-in-law, expressed the disbelief and pain, “It just don’t seem real. It seems like a dream, a bad one.”

Mi’King echoed the sentiments, “It’s impossible for me. Nobody has ever died in my arms before.” The traumatic experience has left him and his 2-year-old brother covered in Banks’ blood.

The family shared that they had positive interactions with Simmons in the past, describing him as a friendly presence in their lives. Shenna recalled how Simmons had even saved Banks from choking on a piece of chicken just two weeks prior to the tragic incident.

Expressing their disbelief and betrayal, Mi’King stated, “I call him ‘Big Unc,’ and now, he ain’t no Big Unc to me. He no one to me. He’s evil.” Simmons has since been arrested and is facing a second-degree murder charge.

The family fondly remembers Banks as someone full of life, always bringing laughter and joy to those around him with his vibrant personality. To support the family with funeral costs, donations can be made through their GoFundMe page.

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