In an act of pure evil, a 21-year-old man in Michigan has been arrested after running over a family who were taking a walk together.
After mowing the couple and their child down with his car, Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. got out of his vehicle, pulled out a gun, and opened fire.
The couple’s 3-year-old daughter Harlow was fatally shot and killed at the scene.
The two parents, Cameron and Paige, have been hospitalized.
An elderly Good Samaritan woman named Barb who stepped in to try to help them was also taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Here are the horrifying details:
🚨BREAKING: Man was caught on video crashing into a family who were out for a walk before repeatedly shooting at them.
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Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. (21) has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree premeditated murder.
According to security camera footage, after… pic.twitter.com/j4FFL7mVJH
BREAKING: Man was caught on video crashing into a family who were out for a walk before repeatedly shooting at them.
Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. (21) has been charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree premeditated murder.
According to security camera footage, after driving his vehicle into the family, Banks got out and fired “numerous shots” at the family members, as well as at a bystander who tried to help.
A 3-year-old Paige Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. The other victims were taken to the hospital, a 37-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman are in stable condition, and a 72-year-old woman is in critical condition.
You didn’t hear about it because it doesn’t fit the narrative.
OMG. Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was arrested in Michigan after he reportedly ran down White family with his car, K*LLING the couple's 3-year-old daughter.
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 18, 2026
Court documents of the incident describe how Banks then got out of the car with a shotgun and shot the parents. He also… pic.twitter.com/RVCzuzT10B
OMG. Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was arrested in Michigan after he reportedly ran down White family with his car, K*LLING the couple’s 3-year-old daughter.
Court documents of the incident describe how Banks then got out of the car with a shotgun and shot the parents. He also brutally assaulted a 72-year-old woman who showed up at the scene.
The mother and father are currently in the hospital in stable condition. The 72-year-old woman is currently in critical condition.
Why isn’t this national news???
This is absolutely horrific and heart-breaking.
The evil man who murdered the young girl and injured her mother, father, and the old woman who tried to help them is facing multiple charges.
CBS News has more details:
On Tuesday, Alexander Lamar Banks Jr. was charged with homicide, four counts of felony firearm, three counts of assault with intent to murder, carrying a weapon with unlawful intent and possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle.
Eaton County deputies say that a family was out for a walk around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 near Green Meadows and Farmstead Lane in Delta Township when a vehicle struck the family. The driver then got out of his vehicle and fired numerous shots toward them, according to authorities. A bystander who tried to help was also attacked and seriously injured, deputies said.
A suspect was located by deputies and taken into custody with the help of the Michigan State Police.
A 3-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.
A 72-year-old woman was taken to an area hospital, where she was listed in critical condition, authorities said. A 37-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were also hospitalized.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the mother and father to help cover their medical costs and the funeral expenses for their daughter who was tragically stolen from them far too soon.
Here’s another photo from their donation page:
The GoFundMe page reads:
Paige and Cameron are a loving family who recently experienced a devastating attack. Both parents were injured, and tragically, their young daughter lost her life.
Paige was our daughter’s nanny, and her little one became our girl’s very first friend. She quickly became a cherished part of our lives, caring for our daughter with warmth, love, and dedication.
As friends and members of the community, we want to rally around Paige and Cameron to help ease their financial burden. All funds raised will go directly toward medical expenses, funeral costs for Harlow, and helping cover everyday living expenses, as they will be unable to work for the foreseeable future. This will allow them to focus on healing and remembering their beloved daughter. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in their lives during this heartbreaking time.
Please consider supporting Paige and Cameron as they navigate this unimaginable loss.
If you’d like to donate, you can do so here on GoFundMe.com.
Please keep Paige, Cameron, and Barb in your prayers.
Pray for healing and justice.
