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Tavoris Bates

Death by Force
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Tavoris Bates, a 31-year-old man from Jackson, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on November 16, 2018. Bates was fatally shot in the evening on Middle Avenue in east Jackson. According to police reports, a witness claimed that Billy Wayne Moore, 51, confronted Bates and threatened him with a handgun before shooting him. Moore, along with another man, reportedly left the scene in a dark-colored truck and returned shortly after in a light-colored sedan to carry out the shooting.

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  • WBBJ TV: Accused gunman charged with murder in Friday shooting - WBBJ TV
  • The Jackson Sun: Police search for suspect after man dies in shooting
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    Victim Details

    Tavoris Bates

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    TN

    2018-11-16

    31

    Tavoris

    Bates

    12/03/2025

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    I've been following the Tavoris Bates case and my heart goes out to his family during this time. Som... ...Read More
    11/10/2024
    Does anyone else think it's really odd that the people involved returned to the scene in a different... ...Read More
    05/20/2024
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