GBI Identifies Man Found Dead in South Fulton After SWAT Response
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has named the man found dead in South Fulton on September 1 after a SWAT response.
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GBI Investigating Death After South Fulton Police Response
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a death that occurred after South Fulton police responded to a call on September 1, 2026. According to the GBI, South Fulton Police Department officers responded to a home in the 3300 block of Flat Shoals Road at about 7:30 p.m. following a 911 call about an argument involving a suicidal man with a gun.
The GBI identified the deceased as Eric Bates. The GBI reported that Bates died from an apparent gunshot wound. The incident remains active, and the GBI is continuing its investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the GBI tip line at 770-388-5019.
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