Christopher Brooks, 23, was shot and killed in Baltimore County on the evening of Friday, October 29, 2021. Local news outlets reported a male victim in a county shooting that night; the victim was later identified as Brooks. The National Gun Violence Memorial confirmed his death and noted he had been a student at Frederick Douglass High School.

Details about where the shooting occurred, a motive, suspects, or arrests have not been released. Family and friends remembered him fondly online — one person called him the world best uncle and a childhood friend shared memories — and an online memorial page was created where loved ones continue to leave virtual candles.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Christopher, please share what you know.