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William J. Bates

Case from Perryville, AR dated Jan 28, 2015

Victim Details

William J. Bates

Male

White / Caucasian

Perryville

AR

2015-01-28

31

William

J. Bates

07/10/2026

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On a Thursday evening in Perryville, Arkansas, the life of 31-year-old William J. Bates was cut short by a fatal shooting. The incident, which occurred on January 29, 2015, prompted an investigation by the Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Authorities were called to a residence on State Highway 60, just two miles west of Perryville, following reports of a disturbance at approximately 6:20 PM.

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  • ARKANSASMATTERS: State Police Investigating Fatal Perry County Shooting
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