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Grays Ferry resident Gilbert Bates, who had a Feb. 4 preliminary hearing scheduled, will instead have his date in court April 7 for his alleged shooting of a Point Breeze man.
The 39-year-old arrestee supposedly engaged Terrell Nelson in an argument on Sept, 26, 2013 behind a home on 27th and Wolf streets, Officer Christine O’Brien of the Police Public Affairs Unit said. Bates then reportedly shot the 27-year-old in the face, leading to his transport to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where personnel pronounced him dead. Gates had his bail denied Jan. 20 and faces murder, possession of an instrument of crime and firearms violations charges.
To report information, call South Detectives at 215-685-1635, text PPDTIP (773847) or visit phillypolice.com/forms.
Contact Managing Editor Joseph Myers at jmyers@southphillyreview.com or ext. 124.
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