Calvin Riley

Status:

Open

Jurisdiction:

San Francisco Police Department (CA)

Offense Location:

San Francisco, CA

Reward:

up to $25,000 via FBI

Not from STC, Conditions and restrictions apply

Summary:

The evening of August 6th, 2016, Calvin Riley was fatally shot in San Francisco's Aquatic Park. He was playing Pokemon Go with a friend when the tragic incident occured in what seemingly was a random act of violence.

Vital Statistics

Circumstances of Offense:

On the night of August 6, 2016, Calvin Riley was walking with a friend near the water's edge at Aquatic Park. As they were engaged in playing Pokémon Go, Riley was struck by a bullet. Initial reports varied slightly regarding the exact location of the wound, with some stating it was in the back and others mentioning the chest or torso. However, the consistent detail across official sources remains the north-to-northwest trajectory of the bullet. Riley's mother, Kariann, recounted that her son was turning while playing the game and had his back to the shooter, who she believed was positioned at a higher elevation. This account aligns with the bullet trajectory and suggests a possible vantage point for the assailant. Riley's friend, who was a short distance away, heard the gunshot and witnessed him collapse. This friend became a critical initial witness for the investigation.

Additional Details:

At the time of the homicide, two persons of interest were identified; individual on is believed to be the driver of a vehicle accompanied by a blonde female, approximately 20-30 yrs old. Individual two was observed recording a video at the crime scene. The individuals' vehicle were identified as a 2015 White Hyundai Sonata and a Dark colored Audi A3 Wagon. Both arrived together before the homicide and departed in tandem immediately after.

Case Last Updated:

Apr 25, 2025