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Rashad Gates

Case from Richmond, TX dated Jan 03, 2023

Victim Details

Rashad Gates

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

TX

2023-01-03

28

Rashad

Gates

08/01/2026

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On January 3, 2023, 28-year-old Rashad Louis Gates was fatally shot during a robbery at Health 1st Pharmacy in Richmond, Texas. The assailant, disguised as a utility worker, entered the pharmacy under the pretense of performing maintenance. He initially manipulated the water supply, creating the illusion of legitimate work, before returning armed with an AR-15 rifle. Brandishing the weapon, he ordered everyone to the ground and demanded cash.

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  • ABC13 Houston: Widow says suspect posing as utility worker killed husband for $400 during Richmond pharmacy robbery
  • KPRC: Suspect disguised as utility worker fatally shoots Richmond pharmacy employee during robbery, police say
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