From the desk of Bates County Corner Greg Mullinax

On Saturday night, 09/28/2024 at 11:37PM the Bates County Coroner’s Office was requested by Adrian Police to an address in the 200 block of East 8th Street, Adrian in regards to a shooting. One person is deceased as a result of this incident.

The decedent is identified as 41 year-old John McMurphy of Adrian. A death investigation is underway in cooperation with Adrian Police.

Most respectfully,
Greg D. Mullinax
Bates County Coroner