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Khalil Bankhead

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated Oct 4, 2019

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Victim Details

Khalil Bankhead

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

Indiana

Oct 4, 2019

15

Aug 7, 2026

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Police identify 15-year-old killed in northwest side shooting
A 15-year-old is dead after what police believe was a self-inflicted shooting on the city's northwest side. The shooting happened shortly after 2 a.m. at an apartment complex on Pemberton Circle, near 86th Street and Ditch Road. The Marion County Coroner's Office has identified the deceased as 15-year-old Khalil Bankhead. Indianapolis Metropolitan police said three juveniles were inside a car at the apartment complex when the shooting happened. Police said evidence suggests Bankhead's wound was self-inflicted and unintentional.
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The other two juveniles were taken into custody for questioning. There is no word yet on if they will face any charges.
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IMPD says evidence suggests the wound was self-inflicted and unintentional.
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  • FOX59: 15-year-old boy dies in accidental, self-inflicted shooting on Indy’s north side
  • WRTV numbers show teen gun violence is on the rise in Indianapolis
  • 15-year-old's death brings renewed call for responsible gun ownership
  • R.I.P., 15-year-old Khalil Bankhead,... - Indiana Cold Cases
  • Indianapolis mayor, prosecutor call for 'common sense' gun reform
  • Khalil Bankhead (2004-2019) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • 'Wear Orange' events focus on stopping gun violence in Indy - WRTV
  • 15-year-old Khalil Bankhead died in an shooting on the north side of ...
  • 15-year-old boy dies in accidental, self-inflicted shooting on Indy's ...
  • In the loss of Khalil Bankhead - Kianna Jones - GoFundMe

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