Christopher Capri Mullins, 16, was found dead behind a strip mall in the Denbigh area of Newport News, Virginia, on the morning of Sunday, November 2, 2014. He had sustained at least one gunshot wound. Neighbors later recalled hearing gunfire the previous Saturday night.

Born March 20, 1998, in Brooklyn, New York, Christopher moved to Newport News as a young child. A student at Enterprise Academy, he had received the President’s Education Award in 2009. He played youth football for the Tri-Citi Hurricanes and trained at Denbigh High School. Friends and family described him as bright, outgoing, and well-liked; they held a vigil to mourn his death.

No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. The circumstances of his shooting remain unresolved. If anyone knew Christopher, saw activity behind the strip mall that weekend, or has information that could help, please come forward.