Rafael Chavez Jr., 17, was fatally shot near Rose Street and Queen Avenue in Stockton, California, on the morning of February 23, 2020. A senior at Cesar Chavez High School known as Ralphie, he was remembered by family as generous and kind and had plans to continue his education after graduation.

Rafael’s mother, Rochelle Valverde, learned of his death by phone and the family and community set up a makeshift memorial at the shooting site with candles and mementos. The Stockton Police Department had not identified suspects or made arrests, and the motive remained unclear. Stockton Crime Stoppers offered a cash reward for information.

Does anyone who knew Rafael or who was in the Rose Street and Queen Avenue area that morning have information that could help the family and investigators?