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Christopher Beaty

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated May 30, 2020

Victim Details

Christopher Beaty

Male

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2020-05-30

38

Christopher

Beaty

07/23/2026

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In the tumultuous spring of 2020, amidst nationwide protests, Indianapolis lost a beloved figure, Christopher 'Chris' Warren Beaty. The 38-year-old man, known affectionately by some as 'Mr. Indianapolis' for his enthusiastic support of the city, was fatally shot on May 30, 2020. A former Indiana University football player and a successful businessman, Beaty was a well-known and respected member of his community. His death sent ripples of grief far beyond his immediate circle, becoming a poignant ...
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  • Fox 59: Former IU football player, local business leader killed in downtown Indianapolis shooting
  • Indianapolis crime: 3 people found guilty of murder in 2020 riots death
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    Wow, I just read about Christopher Beaty's case, and it's hard to fathom the depth of such a sensele... ...Read More
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