On the evening of April 28, 2018, Gilbert Bates Jr., 30, was fatally shot in the 700 block of North Collington Avenue in Baltimore. Emergency responders found him with multiple gunshot wounds at about 9:00 PM; he was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of his injuries. The death was ruled a homicide.

Baltimore investigators opened a criminal investigation but have not publicly identified suspects or made arrests. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering up to an $8,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and charges. The motive has not been released and the case is currently classified as cold.

If anyone has information about Gilbert Bates Jr. or the events that evening, please contact the authorities handling the case.