Teen Jackson homicide suspect pleads guilty for first degree murder

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - Aivery Banks pleaded guilty to first degree murder on Monday.

Update: Teens sentenced for murder in Jackson County teen’s death

Jackson County Prosecutor Jerry Jarzynka reported Monday afternoon that Defendant Aivery Banks pled guilty to First Degree Murder and Felony Firearm relating to a shooting incident in Blackman Township on Aug. 25, 2020 that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Lataveon Cosey. Banks was 17 years old at the time.

Banks could face life in prison. He is expected to be sentenced Aug. 11 before Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wilson.

Related: Teen convicted of second degree murder in Jackson County teen’s death

Next:

• Alcohol believed to be a factor in deadly crash into Lansing home
• One dead after car crash in Jackson County

Copyright 2022 WILX. All rights reserved.

Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.