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Christopher Brathwaite

Case from Eugene, OR dated Nov 12, 1984

Victim Details

Christopher Brathwaite

Male

Black / African American

Eugene

OR

1984-11-12

35

Christopher

Brathwaite

06/25/2026

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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 the ...
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