Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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Name | Black, Sr., Christopher |
| TDCJ Number | 999277 | |
| Date of Birth | 8/2/59 | |
| Date Received | 8/11/98 | |
| Age (when Received) | 39 | |
| Education Level (Highest Grade Completed) | 12 years | |
| Date of Offense | 2/7/98 | |
| Age (at the time of Offense) | 38 | |
| County | Bell | |
| Race | Black | |
| Gender | Male | |
| Hair Color | Black | |
| Height | 6' 0" | |
| Weight | 240 | |
| Eye Color | Brown | |
| Native County | Portsmouth | |
| Native State | Virginia |
Prior Occupation
Unknown
Prior Prison Record
None
Summary of Incident
Black fatally shot his 36-year-old wife, his 5-month-old daughter, and his 17-month-old granddaughter. Black shot and killed all three of the victims with a 9 millimeter pistol. After he shot all three, he called 911, and when the officers arrived he was holding his deceased daughter in his arms.
Co-Defendants
None
Race and Gender of Victim
Black Female