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Christopher Wright

Case from Lake-charles, LA dated Feb 23, 2017

Victim Details

Christopher Wright

Male

Black / African American

Lake-charles

LA

2017-02-23

16

Christopher

Wright

07/14/2026

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In the winter of 2017, a life was tragically cut short in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Christopher Dewayne Wright, a 16-year-old African American male, died on February 23, 2017. A student at LaGrange High School, Christopher's death sent ripples of sorrow through his community.

The circumstances that led to the teenager's demise were a grim illustration of the dangers of firearms. On that February day, Christopher was with another 16-year-old, Braylon Holley. The two were engaged in what aut ...
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  • LCPD: Death of 16-year-old shot, killed on Rena Street result of 'horseplay' with guns
  • Christopher Wright, age 16 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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