Justin Anthony Griffin Jr., 21, a Bakersfield resident and identified as a member of the Westside Crips, was killed on November 3, 2021, in a car-to-car shooting on Stine Road after leaving a party in territory dominated by a rival gang, the Bloods. The conflict reportedly began when Griffin posted photos on social media taken in the rival gang’s area; those posts were perceived as disrespectful and escalated tensions that night.

Griffin and his father left the party when they sensed danger and were followed by another vehicle. Griffin was struck in the head and died at the scene. Investigators used surveillance footage and social media activity as part of the inquiry.

Three people were charged in connection with the killing. David Gray and Demitris King were convicted of first-degree murder; Gray received life without parole and King was sentenced to 20 years to life. A third defendant, Christian Gaines, initially faced a mistrial by hung jury and later accepted a plea deal.

Did anyone in Bakersfield who knew Justin or attended that gathering see anything that could add detail to what happened that night?