If you have any information on this case – you’re encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867.
SAN ANTONIO — Elizabeth Polk says she is not searching for closure in her son’s killing. Closure, she says, would mean closing the door on what Christopher meant to her.
She chose not to go on camera, but in an interview she said what her family wants is simple: answers and justice.
“For the public and for SAPD this is just an unsolved murder case,” Polk said. “But for us, his family — it’s a daily reminder that someone set out and succeeded at taking my son’s life.”
Christopher Polk was killed Feb. 24, 2018. He was 25.
Since that night, his family — including his daughter, Kadence — has been forced to move forward without him. Kadence was 2 years old when her father was shot and killed. She will turn 10 this year.
“We continue to show the pictures that we have of them together,” Polk said. “Because it’s sad that she has to go through life not knowing what it feels like to grow up with her dad.”
Polk said the family works to ensure Kadence knows who her father was.
“We want her to know that her dad was an amazing person and that we all wish that he was still here with us,” she said.
Polk’s last performance was just before midnight on Feb. 24, 2018. He and his manager left the Ice Lounge off Evers Street around 2:30 a.m.
According to the San Antonio Police Department, as Polk merged onto Loop 410 near Callaghan Road, a black four-door sedan pulled in front of his car and opened fire. At the same time, a silver SUV drove up alongside them, and a passenger in that vehicle also began shooting.
Investigators say Polk was struck multiple times. His manager, who was also shot, managed to grab the steering wheel and bring the car to a stop.
Polk died at the scene.
In the eight years since his death, no arrests have been made.
“Until we get answers, our hearts and minds are never going to be clear,” his mother said. “We’re going to keep his legacy, his memory alive, and make sure no one ever forgets Christopher.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP. They are offering a $5,000 reward.