Christina Marie Fritts, a 19-year-old resident of Stockton, California, tragically lost her life on August 19, 2017, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred outside an apartment complex located at 11 E. Willow Street. Christina was standing outside the building when a vehicle drove by around 9:20 p.m., and at least one individual inside the vehicle opened fire, striking her.
Despite the prompt arrival of medics, Christina was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Christina's death led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man named Moses Antuna. Stockton police officers from the Ceasefire Intervention Team apprehended Antuna during a traffic stop near Hammer Lane and Etna Street. During the stop, officers discovered two handguns in Antuna's vehicle and a third handgun at his residence. Following an interview with detectives, Antuna was arrested on suspicion of homicide. He faced multiple charges, including being a convicted person in possession of a firearm, carrying a weapon in a vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm in public, carrying a loaded handgun without being registered, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. His bail was set at $503,000.
Antuna's arrest marked a significant development in the case, as he was scheduled to appear in San Joaquin County Superior Court. The investigation into Christina's murder highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Stockton and the efforts of law enforcement to address it through initiatives like the Ceasefire Intervention Team. The community mourned the loss of a young life and awaited justice for Christina Marie Fritts.
