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Adarius Utter

Case from Gadsden, AL dated May 15, 2020

Victim Details

Adarius Utter

Male

Black / African American

Gadsden

AL

2020-05-15

29

Adarius

Utter

Yes

07/10/2026

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In the spring of 2020, the life of 29-year-old Adarius Utter, a Black or African American male, was cut short on the streets of Gadsden, Alabama. On the afternoon of May 15th, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Utter was fatally shot near the intersection of South 11th Street and Foster Avenue. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically succumbed to his injuries.

The Gadsden Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the shooting. Their efforts led to the arr ...
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  • Gadsden Times: Two more charged in fatal shooting
  • Gadsden Times: Gadsden police investigate fatal shooting
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