Fredrick Renay Taft, 57, was shot and killed on July 21, 2018, at Pan American Park in Long Beach during a family reunion. He was found in the men’s restroom, having been shot multiple times; the shooting occurred in broad daylight at about 4:20 p.m. He is remembered by family as a loving father, dedicated grandfather and a hardworking truck driver.

The Long Beach Police Department investigated and witnesses reported seeing a white male in his 50s flee the scene, but no arrests have been announced. A racist slur was reportedly found near the reunion site the day of the shooting, and Taft’s family have said they suspect the attack may have been racially motivated. A $30,000 reward was later offered for information leading to an arrest.

The case remains unsolved and the family has held vigils, pushed for transparency and sought an independent investigation. If anyone has information about what happened at Pan American Park on July 21, 2018, please come forward.