In the early morning hours of New Year's Eve 2021, the life of 29-year-old Christopher William Oakes, a White male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Philadelphia. At approximately 1:55 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, police responded to a call on the 3000 block of A Street. There, they discovered Christopher lying in the street, having been shot in the back. Paramedics arrived at the scene, but his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead.
Christopher, a resident of Lansing Street in Philadelphia, was remembered as a man with a strong work ethic and a deep love for his family. He was a father to his beloved daughter, Aria. A graduate of Hodgson Vo-Tech High School where he played basketball and lacrosse, he was described as a 'jack of all trades.' Over the years, he had worked as an electrician, a landscaper, and held manager positions at several restaurants. His colleagues knew him for his ambition and his friends and family remembered his contagious energy and great sense of humor. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the Philadelphia Eagles, and enjoyed playing basketball and golf.
The investigation into Christopher's death remains ongoing. To date, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Philadelphia Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. They urge anyone with knowledge of the events that transpired that morning to come forward. The case of who killed Christopher William Oakes remains unsolved, leaving his family, including his girlfriend Lyanne and his seven siblings, waiting for justice.
