Bates sexually assaulted several women and terrorized party-goers before police found and began pursuing his vehicle. Police and Bates exchanged gunfire until the 24-year-old crashed his vehicle and was fatally shot by police.
Victim's Name: Charlie Christopher Bates
Agency Responsible: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 6, 2013
County: Hillsborough
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban