Christopher Jones

How they died

Deadly force

Jones was in Six Stars Market in north St. Louis and took two energy drinks without paying. He walked out of the market after the owner asked him to stop, then re-entered the store and took a packet of pastries. Jones was followed outside by the market's manager, who told him he would have to pay for the goods. Witnesses say Jones started throwing items on the street and sidewalk/ He then reportedly pulled a knife out of his waistband and didn't drop the weapon when repeatedly asked by two police officers to do so.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Christopher Jones, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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