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Ricky Lynn Yates

Case from Durham, NC dated Dec 02, 2018

Victim Details

Ricky Lynn Yates

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2018-12-02

45

Ricky

Lynn Yates

06/23/2026

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Ricky Lynn Yates, a 45-year-old man from Durham, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on December 2, 2018. He was found lying outside a gas station in the 100 block of East Cornwallis Road, having suffered a gunshot wound. Yates was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into his death revealed that he was the victim of a shooting, but no suspects were immediately identified.

In the aftermath of Yates' death, law enforcement authorities launched a thorough investigation. Two ...
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  • heraldsun: Durham police identify man found shot to death on East Cornwallis Road
  • Ricky Yates Obituary | Dec 2, 2018 | Durham, NC
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