CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a $15,000 reward from the state for information on the shooting death of 2-year-old Joseph Bankston on October 4 in Clarksville.
“We want to bring whoever did this to justice, and if anyone has information that may help solve this case, we need them to come forward,” Haslam said.
The state reward of $15,000 is for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person or persons who have committed, attempted to commit or conspired to commit the murder of Joseph Bankston, according to a press release.
Brandon Jiminez, an adult, was shot and is currently in critical condition. Two-year-old Joseph Bankston was intentionally shot and died at the scene.
The Clarksville Police Department has processed the crime scene and is awaiting any evidence that may link the crime to a suspect.
With the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a composite sketch was developed of the suspect. A new vehicle of interest was also developed and is described as a white four-door, probably a Lexus. It has an “L” on the front of it, very clean, tinted windows and rectangle tail lights that are taller than they are wide. It was occupied by a black male driver, in his mid-20s with short, thick hair.
John W. Carney Jr., District Attorney General for the 19th Judicial District, requests that anyone with information that may help solve the case please contact Detective Tim Anderson from the Clarksville Police Department at 931-648-0656, ext. 5132 or, to remain anonymous, call the CrimeStoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477).
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