Eight Years Without Answers: San Antonio Family Fights for Justice in Christopher Polk's Murder

Polk's family continues to seek closure and justice in the unsolved 2018 killing of the 28-year-old musician.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In February 2018, 28-year-old musician Christopher Polk was shot and killed in San Antonio as he was merging onto Loop 410. Despite an ongoing investigation by the San Antonio Police Department, no arrests have been made in the eight years since his death. Polk's mother, Elizabeth, says the family is not searching for closure, but rather answers and justice in her son's murder.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing struggle for families of unsolved homicide victims to find closure and get justice for their loved ones. The lack of progress in the Polk case after eight years underscores the challenges law enforcement can face in solving complex murder investigations, even in major metropolitan areas like San Antonio.

The details

According to police, as Polk was merging onto Loop 410 near Callaghan Road around 2:30 a.m. on February 24, 2018, 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. Polk was struck multiple times and died at the scene, while his manager, who was also shot, was able to bring the car to a stop.

  • Polk's last performance was just before midnight on February 24, 2018.
  • Polk and his manager left the Ice Lounge off Evers Street around 2:30 a.m. on February 24, 2018.
  • Polk was killed on February 24, 2018.

The players

Elizabeth Polk

Polk's mother, who says the family is not searching for closure, but rather answers and justice in her son's murder.

Kadence

Polk's daughter, who was 2 years old when her father was killed and is now approaching her 10th birthday.

Christopher Polk

A 28-year-old musician who was shot and killed in San Antonio in 2018.

San Antonio Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Polk's unsolved murder case.

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What they’re saying

“For the public and for SAPD this is just an unsolved murder case. But for us, his family — it's a daily reminder that someone set out and succeeded at taking my son's life.”

— Elizabeth Polk, Polk's mother (kens5.com)

“We want her to know that her dad was an amazing person and that we all wish that he was still here with us.”

— Elizabeth Polk, Polk's mother (kens5.com)

What’s next

The San Antonio Police Department continues to investigate the case, and the family encourages anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the lasting impact of unsolved homicides on families and the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in bringing closure to such cases, even years later. The Polk family's determination to keep their son's memory alive and find justice serves as a poignant reminder of the human toll of these unresolved crimes.