In the evening hours of April 28, 2018, Gilbert Bates Jr., a 30-year-old male, was fatally shot in Baltimore, Maryland. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 PM in the 700 block of North Collington Avenue. Responding to the scene, emergency services found Mr. Bates suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Gilbert Bates Jr.
succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The case was subsequently ruled a homicide. Law enforcement officials initiated an investigation into the shooting, seeking to identify the person or persons responsible for Mr. Bates's death.
To date, the investigation into the murder of Gilbert Bates Jr. remains ongoing and is considered a cold case. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting. A reward of up to $8,000 has been offered by Metro Crime Stoppers for any information that leads to an arrest and charges in the case. The circumstances surrounding the motive for the shooting have not been released to the public as the investigation continues.
