Houston, Texas – In a tragic incident that occurred in August 2022 outside a bowling alley on Bunker Hill Road, Greg Shead lost his life in the midst of a chaotic altercation. Shead, a former standout basketball player at Atascocita High School, was fatally shot while trying to shield his family members from harm during the commotion that erupted in the parking lot of Bowlero.
The perpetrator of this senseless act, Dionate Banks, was recently convicted of murder in connection to Shead’s death. Banks, who was apprehended in Dallas two weeks after the incident, now faces the possibility of spending between five years to life in prison as he awaits sentencing.
Described as a vibrant and amiable individual by his family, Greg Shead had a deep passion for health and fitness, evident through his substantial following on social media platforms. Despite recently relocating to California, he returned to Houston for a visit during the fateful weekend when tragedy struck.
Jesse Shead, Greg’s grandfather, tearfully recounted how family members present at the bowling alley informed him that Greg had courageously stepped in to protect his mother and sisters before his life was tragically cut short. Shead’s untimely death not only left his loved ones grieving but also left behind his 11-month-old daughter, forever altering the lives of those who cherished him.
Moreover, it was revealed during the trial that Greg Shead was a cousin to University of Houston basketball star Jamal Shead, further underscoring the impact of his tragic passing on not only his immediate family but also the wider community. As the legal process unfolds and the chapter closes on this harrowing ordeal, the memory of Greg Shead remains a beacon of light amidst the darkness of loss.