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Edward LeAnthony Gates

Case from Roanoke, VA dated Sep 17, 2023

Victim Details

Edward LeAnthony Gates

Male

Black / African American

Roanoke

VA

2023-09-17

43

Edward

LeAnthony Gates

07/18/2026

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Edward LeAnthony Gates, a 43-year-old Black man, died on September 17, 2023, in a shooting that stemmed from a domestic dispute in Roanoke, Virginia. The incident, which took place at a residence on Hunt Avenue, ultimately led to the arrest of his stepson.

On the day of the shooting, an altercation occurred between Gates and his wife. In the midst of this dispute, Christopher Arias, Gates's stepson, intervened and shot Gates multiple times. Emergency services were called to the home, wher ...
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  • Roanoke Times: Man indicted in murder of stepfather in September Roanoke shooting
  • Edward LeAnthony Gates of Roanoke, Virginia | 1980 - 2023 | Obituary
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    Has anyone heard more details about the location of the shooting that led to Edward's death? I can't... ...Read More
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