St. Louis, Missouri | July 20, 2006
A family lost two sons in a single night.
Nearly two decades later, they are still waiting for answers.
Two Brothers Killed
On July 20, 2006, St. Louis police officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 3000 block of Walton Place, near the intersection of Greer Avenue and Walton Place.
When officers arrived, they found Rodney Gates suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Nearby, officers located his brother, James Gates, who had also been shot.
James was rushed to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
In a matter of moments, one family lost two brothers to violence.
Nearly Twenty Years Without Justice
Despite years of investigation, no one has ever been arrested or charged in connection with their murders.
Today, the case remains an active, unsolved double homicide.
Someone knows what happened that night.
Someone knows who pulled the trigger.
And after nearly 20 years, Rodney and James’ loved ones are still waiting for the truth.
Anyone with information regarding the murders of Rodney Gates and James Gates is urged to contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).
Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
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