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Anthony Christopher Jr.

Case from Troy, NY dated Jan 05, 2022

Victim Details

Anthony M. Christopher Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Troy

NY

2022-01-05

16

Anthony

Christopher Jr.

07/23/2026

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In the winter of 2022, the life of a Troy teenager, known for his ability to light up a room, was abruptly cut short by an act of violence that reverberated through his community. Anthony M. Christopher Jr., a 16-year-old male, was fatally shot on January 5, 2022, during a home invasion at his residence on River Street. That evening, at least two armed individuals forced their way into the first-floor apartment where Christopher lived with his mother and younger brothers. The intruders opened fi ...
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  • WRGB: Teen killed, second recovering after fatal shooting in Troy
  • WRGB: Troy Police investigate shooting, two victims located at separate locations
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