A Morning That Turned to Horror
What began as an ordinary Tuesday morning in Huntington quickly descended into tragedy when 60-year-old Michael Christian was fatally shot outside his home on 6th Avenue. The incident happened just before 10 a.m. on August 19, 2025, leaving neighbors shaken and a community grieving.
Police say the confrontation started as a verbal dispute between Christian and 62-year-old Carson Scott Jeffers, a homeless man he had known. What seemed like a heated exchange spiraled into unthinkable violence when Jeffers pulled out a firearm and opened fire, cutting Michael’s life short in front of his own home.
A Killer’s Past Comes to Light
The following day, Jeffers walked into the Huntington Police Department and confessed to the crime. Court documents later revealed chilling details about his violent history: in 2007, Jeffers was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison. Despite that conviction, he was eventually released on parole, only to return to a path of destruction nearly two decades later.
Investigators now believe the shooting was premeditated, adding another layer of heartbreak for Michael’s loved ones, who must grapple with the fact that his death could have been prevented. This killing marks Huntington’s fourth homicide of 2025, raising concerns about safety and the community’s fight against repeat violence.
A Community in Mourning
Neighbors who knew Michael Christian describe him as a kind, down-to-earth man who never deserved such a fate. The street where children often play and families gather now bears the heavy weight of grief and shock. As crime scene tape came down, the sorrow lingered, leav
