Oscar L. Aldridge, a 45-year-old Black man from New Bern, North Carolina, was shot and killed on July 10, 2021. He was found unresponsive and bleeding in the parking lot beside his vehicle after having been shot multiple times; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Investigators say Aldridge was sitting inside his car when an unknown assailant approached and fired the fatal shots.

The New Bern Police Department Cold Case Unit is handling the investigation. No arrests have been made and the case remains unsolved. Craven County Crime Stoppers has been involved in seeking clues and urging anyone with information to come forward. The lack of suspects or arrests has left Aldridge’s family and friends seeking justice.

If anyone saw activity in the area or has information that could help identify the shooter, please contact the New Bern Police Department or Craven County Crime Stoppers.