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(WTVA) – Help is needed in Monroe County regarding a recent shooting. Amory police officers responded Friday to a call of shots fired just before 10 p.m. in the East Avenue area. The shooting resulted in the death of a 22-year-old Houston man named Amariontae Gates. Another person was left in serious condition. Related - (https://www.wtva.com/2026/08/29/amory-police-ask-public-information-deadly-shooting/) (https://www.wtva.com/2026/08/29/amory-police-ask-public-information-deadly-shooting/) Amory police ask public for information in deadly shooting    The Amory Police Department has issued a call for help from the community.  As of now, investigators have been unable to find video of the incident despite multiple places having cameras. Locals are asked that if their camera captured footage of what happened, they can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-530-7151. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. 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