Gerald Bates

Death by Force

Gerald "Buster" Bates, a 49-year-old firefighter from Jackson, Mississippi, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2024. Bates, who served both the Jackson Fire Department and the Byram Fire Department, was found deceased in his home on Ferguson Drive after colleagues conducted a welfare check when he failed to report for work.

The incident unfolded as a domestic dispute, resulting in Bates being shot at his residence. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade confirmed that Bates was pronounced d ...Read More

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