Christopher Rogers

Death by Force

On July 12, 1991, the life of 16-year-old Christopher Rogers was tragically cut short in Boston, Massachusetts. The male teenager was shot and killed by a Boston police officer, James E. Hall. The incident that led to the young man's death unfolded with Rogers hiding under an automobile before he was fatally shot.

The aftermath of the shooting saw a significant public response, with around 200 people attending Rogers' funeral. A month later, a march was organized by parents of other victi ...Read More

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