How we photographed the aftermath of basketball coach Tim Bankston's shooting
<p>This week’s top photo comes from Visual Journalist <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/candace-chambers" target="_blank" >Candace Dane Chambers</a>.</p><h3><b>What makes this photo important?</b></h3><p>Former South Side basketball star and current beloved high school coach Tim Bankston was found shot dead in an Auburn Gresham home on Wednesday morning. Bankston’s community impact spanned decades, first making waves as the Simeon Academy point guard who led the high school to a 1984 state championship.
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Former basketball player and coach Tim Bankston was found shot dead in his home in Auburn Gresham on Wednesday morning. Bankston was a star point guard for Simeon Academy and helped the team win the 1984 state championship. He began coaching at Thornton Fractional North High School in 2002 and was beloved by the community. His death shocked friends, former players, and neighbors who remembered his decades of impact.
Why it matters
His loss is felt deeply because he mentored many young athletes and was a role model in the South Side. The community mourns a figure who shaped lives both on and off the court.
- Who was Tim Bankston?
- He was a former Simeon Academy basketball star and a longtime high school coach in Chicago.
- Where was he found?
- He was found shot dead in his home in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
- Why is his death significant?
- He was a beloved mentor whose work influenced many young people in the community.
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How we photographed the aftermath of basketball coach Tim Bankston's shooting
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