FBI releases new lead into murder of college baseball pitcher killed in California park while playing Pokémon GO in 2016
Share this @internewscast.com

On Tuesday, fresh details emerged about the tragic shooting of an up-and-coming college baseball player who was killed while playing Pokémon Go in San Francisco, a case that had gone unsolved for nearly ten years.

The FBI unveiled a new sketch of a second individual of interest in the 2016 murder of 20-year-old Calvin Riley, who was shot while at San Francisco’s Aquatic Park.

Authorities described the suspect as a bald man with a beard, a broad face, and glasses, and have offered a reward of up to $25,000 for any information that could lead to identifying him.

Riley — a standout pitcher for the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs at the time — was playing the hit mobile game with a friend at the park around 9:50 p.m. on Aug 6, 2016, when a bullet fatally struck him.

At the time, authorities stated that two people were observed in the area, and Riley and his friend had noticed someone watching them from the top of a hill that overlooks the park, but couldn’t get a good look at them.

The suspect was accused of recording video at the crime scene, according to authorities.

The FBI later said that the first male suspect is believed to be the driver of the vehicle who parked in the area of the unprovoked murder and was with a blonde female, estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.

Investigators also found that two suspicious vehicles were in the area — a white 2015 Hyundai Sonata and a dark-colored Audi A3 Wagon.  

The bureau also noted that there was no confrontation or exchange between Riley or his friend and the persons of interest before he was murdered.

The motivation for the killing was unclear. Investigators revealed Riley wasn’t robbed and still had his belongings with him after being gunned down.

The case ran cold for nearly 10 years, until Tuesday.

Following the development in the case, the young baseball prospect’s father, Sean Riley, praised the FBI for continuing to search for his son’s killer after all these years.

“I think they’ve, they’ve done an outstanding job,” Sean told KTVU on Tuesday. “It’s been a lot. I mean, it has been nine years.” 

Since his son’s murder, he said he always believed his son was targeted and hopes the new sketch will help bring anyone involved in Riley’s death to justice.

The murder didn’t just end the life of a promising baseball prospect from Boston, who had aspired to reach the MLB and play for the Red Sox after college, but it also derailed the lives of his family, Sean said.

The grieving dad said his son’s murder “ended in a divorce” for him and his wife and has affected his family and friends across the US.

“Very sad, I mean, it’s a lot of sleepless nights, a lot, you know, just trying to, trying to cope, right? I mean, I had Calvin when I was…I had just turned 21. So we grew up together,” an unnamed friend of Riley’s told the outlet.

On and off the baseball diamond, Sean praised his son’s character and leadership, saying he would always “put everybody in front of himself.” 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI’s San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

with Post wires

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
USF doctoral students vanish as family says disappearance is 'very suspicious' and 'unusual'

Authorities Detain Suspect Following Disappearance of Two USF Doctoral Students from Tampa Campus and Nearby Residence

An individual has been detained concerning the case of two missing doctoral…
Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

Prosecutors Request 30-Year Sentence for South Korea’s Yoon Over Drone Operations in Pyongyang

On Friday, South Korean prosecutors called for a 30-year prison sentence for…
Curses, Foiled Again: The FBI Thwarts a Potential Terror Plot Directed at a Texas Synagogue

FBI Successfully Intercepts Planned Terror Attack on Texas Synagogue

On Thursday, FBI Director Kash Patel revealed the collaborative efforts of the…
17 charged across New England after massive coordinated street takeover wreaks havoc in suburban Boston town

17 Arrested in New England After Major Street Takeover Disrupts Boston Suburb

Authorities in Massachusetts have apprehended 17 individuals from New England in connection…
Trump calls for 2020 presidential election to be 'permanently wiped from the books' if Southern Poverty Law Center convicted of fraud

Trump Urges Erasure of 2020 Election Results Amid Controversy Involving Southern Poverty Law Center

On Friday, former President Trump suggested that the 2020 election should be…
Wild photos show firefighters battling massive 5-alarm fire at historic NYC church

Stunning Photos Capture Heroic Firefighters Tackling Devastating 5-Alarm Blaze at Iconic NYC Church

Striking images have emerged of firefighters valiantly combating an intense 5-alarm blaze…
2 Washington men spent decades under identities taken from dead children: police

Decades-Long Identity Fraud Uncovered: Washington Men Used Deceased Children’s Identities, Police Report

Two men in their 50s face allegations of assuming the identities of…
Iran reportedly drops more mines in Strait of Hormuz — as US moves more minesweepers into the region

Tensions Rise as Iran Allegedly Deploys Additional Mines in Strait of Hormuz; US Responds with Increased Minesweeper Presence

The United States is intensifying its minesweeping activities in the Strait of…
Spencer Pratt blasts LA's $40M MacArthur Park plan

Spencer Pratt Criticizes LA’s $40M Investment in MacArthur Park Redevelopment

Amidst plans to inject $40 million into revitalizing Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park,…
Vegan meat mogul charged with strangling social media star ex in ritzy NYC hotel

Vegan Meat Tycoon Arrested for Alleged Strangulation of Social Media Influencer in Luxury NYC Hotel

An Australian entrepreneur, known for establishing a well-known vegan chicken nugget enterprise,…
Activists erupt as rescued ducks are sold off like cheap chicken

Activists Rally Against Sale of Rescued Ducks, Equating Treatment to Low-Grade Poultry

A mass surrender of ducks in Southern California has sparked controversy after…
Man confesses to dismembering father, stuffing remains in suitcases as DNA finally solves cold case: police

DNA Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Cold Case: Man Admits to Dismembering Father and Hiding Remains in Suitcases

Recent advancements in DNA technology have shed light on a decades-old mystery…