Christopher Gomez, 17, of Sacramento was found dead on April 17, 2020; authorities ruled his death a homicide from gunshot wounds. The Sacramento Police Department conducted an intensive investigation, identifying several persons of interest and carrying out numerous interviews as they worked to reconstruct the timeline and motive for the shooting.

In the months after the killing, investigators arrested several people in connection with Christopher’s murder; those suspects were reported to have alleged gang links. Prosecutors relied on forensic evidence, witness testimony and the suspects’ prior records as the case moved into litigation that drew close community attention.

Christopher’s death prompted an outpouring of support for his family and renewed local focus on youth violence and gang activity. Does anyone have information about Christopher, where he spent time, or the events of April 17, 2020?