Tony Soprano killed Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos because he believed it was necessary to protect others from the destructive influence of Christopher's drug addiction and reckless behavior. In the episode "Kennedy and Heidi," Tony and Christopher are involved in a car accident, during which Christopher admits that he is unable to pass a drug test. This revelation, along with Christopher's history of violence and instability, leads Tony to make the decision to kill him.
The show had dropped subtle hints about Christopher's fate leading up to his death. In the episode "Walk Like a Man," Tony expresses his frustrations as a parent and his concerns about passing on "rotten" genes to his son A.J., who is struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. Tony's interactions with his son and his therapist, Dr. Melfi, reveal his guilt and sense responsibility as a father.
These themes foreshadow Tony's ultimate decision to eliminate Christopher, whom he sees as a threat to the lives of others.
Sopranos also uses symbolism and music to convey Tony's mindset leading to Christopher's death.
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