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Joseph Bates

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Dec 10, 2018

Victim Details

Joseph Bates

Male

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2018-12-10

23

Joseph

Bates

07/29/2026

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In a quiet southeast Atlanta townhome community, a dispute over money tragically escalated, claiming the life of 23-year-old Joseph Bates, a male, on December 10, 2018. The incident unfolded in the middle of the day, around 12:30 p.m., at a residence on Tufton Trail. When police officers arrived at the scene, they found Bates suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • ajc: 60-year-old arrested on murder charge after shooting in SE Atlanta
  • ajc: Person in custody after fatal shooting at SE Atlanta townhome 
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    I can't stop thinking about Joseph Bates and how this disagreement allegedly started over money. It'... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic case of Joseph Bates since it first made headlines, and it's just so ... ...Read More
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    It’s really surprising and somewhat unsettling how often financial disputes escalate into violence... ...Read More
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