Man Allegedly Drove Car Into Family, Killing 3-Year-Old in Pink Wagon and Critically Injuring 72-Year-Old Trying to Save Them
Samira Asma-Sadeque, People, February 18, 2026
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Police responded to “an active violence incident” in Delta Township, Mich., on Friday, Feb. 13, where they found four victims, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement on Sunday, Feb. 15.
They administered life-saving measures but a 3-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the statement. The other victims were a 37-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman and a 72-year-old woman.
Paige Smith’s 3-year-old daughter Harlow and Barb Cook.
Authorities arrested 21-year-old Alexander Lamar Banks, Jr. on several charges, including premeditated murder, the Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday.
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The investigation revealed Banks allegedly crashed into the family, who were out on a walk with the Harlow in a pink wagon, the Lansing State Journal reported, citing court documents.
Alexander Lamar Banks, Jr.
According to security camera footage cited in court documents, Banks then emerged from the vehicle, dropped a backpack and allegedly opened fire on the family, striking all three members.
He then seemed to reload the gun and allegedly began shooting the family again, per investigators.
The 72-year-old woman, who has been identified in a GoFundMe as Barb, reportedly tried to save the family and was critically injured.
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