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Christopher Y. Bush

Death by Force
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Christopher Y. Bush, a 28-year-old resident of Utica, NY, tragically lost his life on August 12, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and deeply saddening for the local community. Bush was found shot and killed on the 1300 block of Brinkerhoff Avenue in Utica. The incident was initially shrouded in mystery, but subsequent investigations revealed that his death was the result of a drug deal gone wrong. According to the Utica Police Department, Bush was possibly attempt ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Y. Bush

    Male

    Black / African American

    Utica

    NY

    2016-08-12

    28

    Christopher

    Y. Bush

    11/26/2025

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