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Makayla Gates

Case from Verona, MS dated Mar 25, 2026

Victim Details

Makayla Gates

Female

Black / African American

Verona

MS

2026-03-25

32

Makayla

Gates

07/17/2026

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In the early hours of Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the life of 32-year-old Makayla Gates was tragically cut short in what authorities have described as a murder-suicide in Verona, Mississippi. The incident unfolded shortly after 1:00 a.m. when Verona police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance and possible gunfire at a residence on Clement Circle.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered a grim scene. Makayla Gates was found deceased, having sustained two gunshot wounds. Also at t ...
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  • https://www.wcbi.com/two-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide/
  • Makayla Gates, age 32 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I can’t seem to get Makayla’s smile out of my head. I didn’t know her personally, but from eve... ...Read More
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