The Macon, Georgia, community is mourning the death of LaKendrick Jamari Banks, a 15-year-old who was killed in a shooting Friday evening in the city’s Unionville community.
The fatal shooting happened on September 18, 2026, in the 600 block of Grosso Avenue. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly before 5 p.m. after receiving a report that a male teenager had been shot.
When deputies arrived, they found Banks unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Deputy Coroner Luann Stone pronounced him dead at the scene.
His identity and age were confirmed by authorities on September 19, after initial reports had incorrectly described the victim as 16 years old.
LaKendrick Jamari Banks Identified
Authorities identified the victim as LaKendrick Jamari Banks, 15, of Macon, Georgia.
The identification brought clarity to a case that initially involved limited information about the teenager. Authorities notified his family following the shooting.
Public reporting currently provides few additional details about Banks’ personal life, including his school, family background, interests or community activities. Those details should not be assumed until confirmed by his family or another reliable source.
What Happened on Grosso Avenue?
The shooting was reported Friday afternoon in the Unionville area of Macon.
Deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Grosso Avenue shortly before 5 p.m. after receiving a report of an unconscious male teenager who had been shot.
Banks was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully disclosed. Investigators have not publicly established a motive or provided a complete account of what happened before the gunfire.
Homicide Investigation Underway
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating Banks’ death as a shooting homicide.
Investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and determine who was responsible.
At the time of the latest confirmed reports, authorities had not publicly announced an arrest or identified a suspect in connection with Banks’ death.
The investigation remains active, and additional information could be released as detectives continue gathering evidence and speaking with potential witnesses.
Unionville Community Mourns
The death of a 15-year-old has brought renewed grief to the Unionville community, where the shooting occurred Friday evening.
For Banks’ family and those who knew him, the loss comes suddenly and under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Information about funeral arrangements, visitation services or a public memorial had not been confirmed in the latest reporting available for this article.
Remembering LaKendrick Jamari Banks
At just 15 years old, Banks’ life ended before his family and community had the opportunity to see the years ahead unfold.
As the investigation continues, his loved ones are left to mourn while authorities work to answer the questions surrounding his death.
Further personal details may become available through family announcements, school community statements or funeral arrangements.
Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | LaKendrick Jamari Banks |
| Age | 15 |
| Location | Macon, Georgia |
| Community | Unionville |
| Incident location | 600 block of Grosso Avenue |
| Date of shooting | September 18, 2026 |
| Reported time | Shortly before 5 p.m. |
| Incident | Fatal shooting |
| Injuries | Gunshot wound |
| Pronounced dead | At the scene |
| Coroner | Deputy Coroner Luann Stone |
| Investigating agency | Bibb County Sheriff’s Office |
| Suspect | Not publicly identified |
| Arrest | None publicly confirmed |
| Motive | Not released |
| Funeral arrangements | Not yet publicly confirmed |
Investigation Continues
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of LaKendrick Jamari Banks.
The case remains active, and investigators may release additional information concerning a suspect, motive, evidence or potential charges as the investigation progresses.
For now, Banks is remembered as a 15-year-old whose life was cut short by a fatal shooting in Macon’s Unionville community.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information publicly confirmed by authorities and current reporting available at the time of publication. Details surrounding the shooting remain under investigation and may change as additional facts are established. Funeral, visitation and memorial information should be confirmed through the family or authorized representatives before publication or attendance.