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Christopher Zawahri

Case from Santa-monica, CA dated Jun 07, 2013

Victim Details

Christopher Zawahri

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-monica

CA

2013-06-07

25

Christopher

Zawahri

07/09/2026

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Christopher Zawahri, aged 25, tragically lost his life on June 7, 2013, in Santa Monica, California. His death was part of a horrific spree shooting carried out by his younger brother, John Zawahri. The incident began at their family home on Yorkshire Avenue, where John Zawahri shot and killed both his father, Samir Zawahri, and his brother, Christopher. After committing these murders, John set the house on fire before continuing his rampage across Santa Monica. The motive behind John's actions ...
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  • Los Angeles Times: Exclusive: Santa Monica gunman's family had alleged history of violence
  • 2013 Santa Monica shooting - Wikipedia
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    As I read more about the Santa Monica shooting, my heart goes out to Christopher Zawahri and his lov... ...Read More
    10/19/2023
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the aftermath of this tragedy and how it could have been prevented.... ...Read More
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