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Who Was Chrystofer Whyte? Popular TikTok Star with 1,00,000 Followers Killed in New Jersey Beach Shooting

  • On June 12, Chrystofer Whyte, an 18-year-old TikTok creator with a following exceeding 100,000, was fatally shot at a beach located in Long Branch, New Jersey.
  • The shooting followed reports of a fight nearby, and police have arrested two men, including a minor charged with murder and weapons offenses, though the motive remains under investigation.
  • Earlier that day, Whyte shared two TikTok videos from the same beach, one of which included a message warning against engaging with people who only reach out when they require something, reflecting his expanding influence on social media.
  • Former coach Joseph LaSala described Whyte as an enthusiastic and respectful young man who brought energy daily and called his death 'heartbreaking'; meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $16,000 for funeral costs.
  • The tragedy deeply affected Whyte’s family, friends, and followers, prompting ongoing investigations and community efforts to honor his memory through a proper farewell.
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TikTok star shot dead: 18-year-old dies minutes after last video on Long Branch beach

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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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