Christopher Lee Henry, a 34-year-old African American man and former light heavyweight boxer, was shot and killed on August 15, 2015, in Houston, Texas. The shooting happened between 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. near a convenience store and an apartment complex on the 6700 block of Westbranch Drive in southwestern Houston.

Henry had been noted in the boxing community for winning top honors in the 1998 Junior Olympics in the Under-19 division. The Houston Police Department declined to comment on the shooting or identify the victim until the family was notified; family members confirmed his death on social media. As reported, no arrests had been made and no suspects or motive were publicly identified at that time.

The slaying left many unanswered questions for Henry’s family, friends and fans who remember his achievements and community involvement. If anyone has information about what happened near Westbranch Drive on the evening of August 15, 2015, please come forward.