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Michael Yates Jr.

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 10, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Yates Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2016-07-10

39

Michael

Yates Jr.

07/24/2026

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On July 10, 2016, Michael Yates Jr., a 39-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was fatally shot while fishing with family friends in Halls Bayou. As they were leaving, a 25-year-old man named Jose A. Rios approached them and began a conversation with one of Yates' friends. Shortly after, Rios produced a gun and shot Yates, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the shooting, Rios attempted to shoot Yates' other friend, but the gun jammed. The friend managed to escape and seek help, ...
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  • KPRC: Man shot to death in front of teen, young boy while fishing in NE Houston
  • Gunman sought in execution-style shooting of fisherman in NE Houston
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