RIVERSIDE, Ohio (WDTN) — Police are actively looking out for a man accused of firing a gun near a school.
Based on the Riverside Police Division, officers have been known as out on experiences of suspicious particular person within the space of Burkhardt Highway near St. Helen Catholic School on the morning of April 11.
When officers arrived on scene, witnesses advised them {that a} suspect had fired a single gunshot into the air whereas driving away from the school car parking zone. Investigation revealed the suspect had been confronted by one other particular person concerning his “erratic driving” near the school, prompting the firearm discharge.
Whereas officers have been unable to find the suspect on the time, investigators have recognized him as Karl E. Banks, Jr.
The Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Workplace accepted prices for Banks on Wednesday together with an arrest warrant.
Banks has been indicted on the next prices:
- Unlawful Conveyance or Possession of Lethal Weapon or Harmful Ordinance on School Premises
- Unlawful Conveyance or Possession of Lethal Weapon or Harmful Ordinance in School Security Zone
- Improper Dealing with of Firearm in Motor Automobile
- Improperly Discharging a Firearm with Intent to Trigger Hurt or Panic to Individuals In A School Zone
Investigators are actively looking for Banks. He’s described as a 33-year-old Black male, roughly 6 toes 4 inches tall, 235 kilos. Banks was final seen driving a black 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan with Ohio license plate KOL8520.
If you already know of Banks whereabouts or see him, contact police instantly. Riverside PD urges you to not method him.
