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New York Post
7 hours ago
- New York Post
FBI releases new lead into murder of college baseball pitcher killed in California park while playing Pokémon GO in 2016
New information regarding the killing of a rising college baseball prospect gunned down while playing Pokémon Go in San Francisco was released on Tuesday — nearly a decade after the case went cold. The FBI released a new sketch of a second person of interest, believed to be involved with the murder of 20-year-old Calvin Riley, who was murdered while at Aquatic Park in San Francisco in 2016. The suspect was described as a bearded, bald man with a chunky face and glasses, while police offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identity of the suspect. Advertisement 4 The FBI released this new sketch of the second suspect in the 2016 murder of a college baseball player on Tuesday. FBI 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. Advertisement 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. 4 Calvin Riley was killed while at a park in San Francisco playing Pokémon Go. FBI Advertisement 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. Advertisement 4 An earlier sketch of the suspect believed to be involved in the 2016 murder. FBI '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. 4 Calvin Riley with his parents. Justice For Calvin Riley / Facebook 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.' Advertisement Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at with Post wires
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking new twist in 'Pokemon Go' killing of baseball star Calvin Riley... nine years after unsolved shooting
The FBI has released a new sketch of a second person of interest in the unsolved 2016 killing of college baseball star Calvin Riley. Riley, 20 was gunned down in San Francisco on the night of August 6, 2016, while he was playing the video game, Pokemon Go, with a friend. His loved ones said he was struck from behind. His friend heard the shot and saw the 20-year-old fall to the ground. Riley was a rising star for the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, who dreamed of playing for the Red Sox. But his killing has remained a mystery for the past nine years. Earlier this week, however, federal investigators revealed the new composite drawing in the hope that those responsible can finally be found. It shows a bearded man with glasses. Riley's father, Sean Riley, paid tribute to the authorities and told KTVU that he hopes this represents a turning point in the investigation. 'They've done an outstanding job,' Riley said of the FBI. 'It's been a lot. I mean, it has been nine years.' The family also posted a statement to social media, per Fox News, which read: 'There's not a day, hour, minute or second that we don't think about you and the great memories that you left us with. 'Calvin, we promise you that we will find this person and bring them to justice. Cal we love you and miss you so much. Until we all meet again!!!' Both the killers and the motive have remained a mystery. The FBI is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information that helps bring down those responsible. Not long after the shooting, police released a sketch of one person they thought could be connected to the case. The man was reportedly driving a car - with a blonde woman aged between 20 and 30 - which was parked nearby. According to KTVU, a family friend previously said Riley and his friend had noticed someone watching from the top of the hill above them. Another person was seen recording the crime scene and the new sketch shows a bald man with a beard and glasses. Police also identified a couple of suspicious cars - a 2015 white Hyundai Sonata and a dark Audi A3 - that arrived together and left together after the killing. It's not believed Riley was involved in any confrontation or robbery before being shot. Neither his phone nor his wallet was touched. 'This has ripped my family apart,' Sean Riley said at the time. 'I miss my family. I miss him. I miss it all.'
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Yahoo
College athlete's Pokémon Go murder gets fresh look after FBI releases suspect sketch
Nearly a decade after a college baseball player was murdered, federal investigators have announced a new development they hope could help find the killer. On Tuesday, federal investigators released a new sketch of a second person believed to be involved in the killing of Calvin Riley. Riley, 20, a rising baseball prospect for the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, was gunned down at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on the evening of Aug. 6, 2016, while he was playing Pokémon Go with a friend. Riley and a friend were walking near the end of the promenade when Riley was struck by a bullet that had a north-to-northwest trajectory, according to the FBI. Car Similar To Bryan Kohberger's Seen Near Victims' Home Multiple Times Just Before Alleged Killings: Report At the time of the homicide, the agency said two people were identified as being in the area. Read On The Fox News App A male suspect is believed to be the driver of the vehicle parked in the area of the crime, and he was accompanied by a blonde female, approximately 20 to 30 years old. There was an additional male seen recording video at the crime scene. Authorities identified two suspicious vehicles: a 2015 white Hyundai Sonata and a dark-colored Audi A3 wagon. Both vehicles arrived together shortly before the killing and departed together immediately after the killing, the FBI said. After the murder in 2016, police released a sketch of one person believed to have been connected to the case. Uc Berkeley Stabbing Puts Campus On Edge With Manhunt For 3 Suspects A family friend previously told KTVU that Riley and his friend had noticed someone watching from the top of the hill overlooking the park, but it was dark, and they were focused on their phones and playing the Pokémon game instead. The motivation for the killing was unclear. Investigators said there was no confrontation or exchange between the men, and Riley's wallet and phone were untouched. "This has ripped my family apart," Sean Riley, Calvin's father, said at the time, according to KTVU. "I miss my family. I miss him. I miss it all." Illegal Immigrant Held Without Bail In Death Of University Of South Carolina Student He told the outlet Tuesday he hopes this new information "marks a turning point in the case" and praised the FBI for continuing to try to bring justice for his son's death. "I think they've, they've done an outstanding job," Riley said, acknowledging agents had been working tirelessly on the case. "It's been a lot. I mean, it has been nine years." Calvin Riley, originally from Boston, was a standout pitcher who dreamed of playing for the Red Sox and was also a fan of the San Francisco Giants, according to KTVU. "There's not a day, hour, minute or second that we don't think about you and the great memories that you left us with. Calvin, we promise you that we will find this person and bring them to justice. Cal we love you and miss you so much. Until we all meet again!!!" the family wrote in a post on a Facebook page dedicated to bringing justice to Riley. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to identifying and establishing probable cause to arrest the individual(s) responsible for Calvin Riley's murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at article source: College athlete's Pokémon Go murder gets fresh look after FBI releases suspect sketch
Fox News
20 hours ago
- Fox News
College athlete's Pokémon Go murder gets fresh look after FBI releases suspect sketch
Nearly a decade after a college baseball player was murdered, federal investigators have announced a new development they hope could help find the killer. On Tuesday, federal investigators released a new sketch of a second person believed to be involved in the killing of Calvin Riley. Riley, 20, a rising baseball prospect for the San Joaquin Delta College Mustangs, was gunned down at Aquatic Park in San Francisco on the evening of Aug. 6, 2016, while he was playing Pokémon Go with a friend. Riley and a friend were walking near the end of the promenade when Riley was struck by a bullet that had a north-to-northwest trajectory, according to the FBI. At the time of the homicide, the agency said two people were identified as being in the area. A male suspect is believed to be the driver of the vehicle parked in the area of the crime, and he was accompanied by a blonde female, approximately 20 to 30 years old. There was an additional male seen recording video at the crime scene. Authorities identified two suspicious vehicles: a 2015 white Hyundai Sonata and a dark-colored Audi A3 wagon. Both vehicles arrived together shortly before the killing and departed together immediately after the killing, the FBI said. After the murder in 2016, police released a sketch of one person believed to have been connected to the case. A family friend previously told KTVU that Riley and his friend had noticed someone watching from the top of the hill overlooking the park, but it was dark, and they were focused on their phones and playing the Pokémon game instead. The motivation for the killing was unclear. Investigators said there was no confrontation or exchange between the men, and Riley's wallet and phone were untouched. "This has ripped my family apart," Sean Riley, Calvin's father, said at the time, according to KTVU. "I miss my family. I miss him. I miss it all." He told the outlet Tuesday he hopes this new information "marks a turning point in the case" and praised the FBI for continuing to try to bring justice for his son's death. "I think they've, they've done an outstanding job," Riley said, acknowledging agents had been working tirelessly on the case. "It's been a lot. I mean, it has been nine years." Calvin Riley, originally from Boston, was a standout pitcher who dreamed of playing for the Red Sox and was also a fan of the San Francisco Giants, according to KTVU. "There's not a day, hour, minute or second that we don't think about you and the great memories that you left us with. Calvin, we promise you that we will find this person and bring them to justice. Cal we love you and miss you so much. Until we all meet again!!!" the family wrote in a post on a Facebook page dedicated to bringing justice to Riley. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to identifying and establishing probable cause to arrest the individual(s) responsible for Calvin Riley's murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at 415-553-7400 or submit a tip online at Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
2 days ago
FBI releases sketch of 2nd suspect in 2016 murder of Pokemon Go player
The FBI has released a sketch of a second person it believes may have been involved in the murder of a man who was killed while playing Pokémon Go in a San Francisco park as the craze around the video game was at its height in 2016. Calvin Riley was fatally shot while playing Pokémon Go at Aquatic Park in August 2016. Riley was walking with a friend near the end of the park's promenade when he was struck by a bullet, according to the FBI. Two people were identified as being in the area of the murder. One person is believed to be the driver of a vehicle accompanied by a blonde woman that was parked in the area. A second person was seen recording video at the crime scene, according to the FBI. Two suspicious vehicles were also identified at the scene: a 2015 white Hyundai Sonata and a dark-colored Audi A3 Wagon, according to the FBI. The two vehicles arrived together shortly before the murder and "departed in tandem immediately after the homicide," the FBI said. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification of those involved and probable cause to arrest the person who killed Riley. "FBI San Francisco would like to speak with anyone who was a resident in the area, has information on the homicide or events surrounding the homicide, and/or has information about the two individuals or the two suspicious vehicles," the FBI said. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the FBI's San Francisco Field Office at (415) 553-7400, your local FBI office or you can submit a tip online at
