Christopher L. Adams was 19 when he was shot on the evening of July 23, 2014.

A Kalamazoo native and recent graduate of Barclay Alternative High School, he worked for his family’s business, Adams Heating & Cooling, and was remembered as outgoing with a passion for anything with wheels — bikes, motorcycles, go-karts and four-wheelers.Christopher arrived at Borgess Medical Center shortly after gunfire in the 3200 block of Mount Olivet Road and died of a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators concluded an exchange of gunfire had occurred in the area and identified a suspect, 19-year-old DaQuan Pritchett, who was arrested and charged with open murder and felony firearm use.The shooting devastated Christopher’s family and circle of friends.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, seen activity on Mount Olivet Road that night, or has information about what led to the exchange of gunfire, please come forward.