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Darvis Gates

Death by Force
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Darvis Stafford-Williford Gates, a 24-year-old male from Memphis, TN, tragically lost his life on November 24, 2019. Gates was fatally shot in the early hours of the morning in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis. According to police reports, Gates and his twin brother, Jarvis Gates, were both shot multiple times by Michael Crawford, 24, following an argument. Darvis Gates was pronounced dead at the hospital, while his brother survived the attack.

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    Victim Details

    Darvis Gates

    Male

    Black / African American

    Memphis

    TN

    2019-11-24

    24

    Darvis

    Gates

    11/24/2025

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