Christopher Steven Young, a 28-year-old African American male, passed away on October 7, 2018, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born on December 8, 1989, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Christopher was a dedicated and accomplished individual. He graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science on his 23rd birthday, December 8, 2012.
Christopher was an active member of various educational organizations and participated in sports activities, most notably basketball. He was employed at BB&T in Greensboro and mentored several young men, helping them navigate their pathways to college.
On the evening of October 6, 2018, at approximately 7:39 p.m., police responded to an aggravated assault on Bernau Avenue in Greensboro. Upon arrival, they found Christopher Steven Young suffering from a gunshot wound. He was immediately taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. The tragic incident left his family and friends devastated, as Christopher was well on his way to a promising career and had a profound impact on those around him.
Nearly two years after Christopher's death, on September 24, 2020, Greensboro police obtained a warrant for the arrest of Malcolm Jamar Blowe, a 29-year-old male from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Blowe was charged with first-degree murder in connection to Christopher's death. He was arrested in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 1, 2020. The arrest brought some relief to Christopher's family, who had been seeking justice for their beloved son and brother. The investigation into Christopher's murder had been challenging, with officers struggling to find leads and make arrests in the months following the incident. Crime Stoppers offered several rewards for information, and the family pleaded for the killer to come forward.
Christopher's untimely passing left a void in the lives of his family, friends, and the community. His mother, Cynthia Diane Young, and mentor, John Prince Williams, who had a profound influence on Christopher's life, were particularly affected by the loss. Christopher's legacy lives on through the memories and impact he had on those who knew him.
