Christopher Fletcher, a 21-year-old Oakland resident, was fatally shot on March 20, 2002 while sitting in his car on C Street. He was struck by fire from an assault rifle; police say he was specifically targeted. Fletcher’s killing was Oakland’s 17th homicide that year.

No arrests have been made and no suspects identified. Investigators say witnesses have been reluctant to come forward, which has hindered the inquiry and left the case unsolved. The Oakland Police Department has kept the investigation open and continued to appeal for information.

Fletcher’s family and friends marked his birthday with a posthumous 21st birthday event on December 15, 2002; that gathering ended in further violence when another man was shot and killed. If anyone knew Christopher, was in the area of C Street on March 20, 2002, or has information that could help, please share what is known.