On Friday, April 10, 2026, 57-year-old Sabrina Bates was found shot to death inside a home in Athens, Alabama. A second victim at the scene, 74-year-old Curtis Bates, also died of gunshot wounds. The Athens Police Department responded to a call that morning at a residence near Blair Road and Watercress Drive and opened a death investigation into the double shooting. The police chief said there was no ongoing threat to the community, but provided few other details.

Sabrina Bates was a lifelong Limestone County resident, a mother and grandmother, and worked in county public service for several offices including the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, the Probate Judge, the Council on Aging and the County Commission. Authorities have not released information about suspects or arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone knew Sabrina or Curtis or has information about the events that led to the shooting, please share what you know.