Christopher Brathwaite

Death by Force
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On November 12, 1984, Christopher Anthony Brathwaite, a 35-year-old athlete from Trinidad and Tobago, met a tragic and unexpected end while running in Eugene, Oregon. Brathwaite, who had a distinguished career in track and field, was shot by a sniper's bullet, an incident that shocked the community and left many in mourning.

Brathwaite was a notable figure in the athletic world, having competed in two Olympic Games, including the 1980 Moscow Olympics where he reached the semi-final of t ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Christopher Brathwaite

    Male

    Black / African American

    Eugene

    OR

    1984-11-12

    35

    Christopher

    Brathwaite

    01/03/2025

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