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Justin Ates

Case from Sarasota, FL dated Jul 26, 2014

Victim Details

Justin Ates

Male

Black / African American

Sarasota

FL

2014-07-26

19

Justin

Ates

07/04/2026

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Justin Jervon Ates, a 19-year-old from Sarasota, Florida, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2014. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 4 a.m., when Ates was shot while sitting on the back of a car outside a house party. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking for the community, as Ates was a young man with his whole life ahead of him.

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    It's so tragic to think about the moments leading up to Justin's death. I keep wondering about the e... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role social gatherings play in tragic situations like the one i... ...Read More
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