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Damon Bates

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Oct 21, 2024

Victim Details

Damon Bates

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2024-10-21

49

Damon

Bates

07/11/2026

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Damon Bates, a 49-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was fatally shot on October 21, 2024. He was discovered around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of 37th and Clarke Streets. Authorities reported that Bates had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after emergency responders arrived.

Following the shooting, Milwaukee police launched an investigation to identify and apprehend any suspects involved. As of now, there have been no arrests reporte ...
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  • CBS58: Shooting near 37th and Clarke leaves 1 dead
  • Atlas One: Fatal Shooting
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