Christopher Lee Anstine, known as Savage, was 36 and a resident of Empire, California, when he was shot and killed at his home on April 18, 2022. Deputies from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of C Street, east of Modesto, about 8:22 p.m. and found him with life-threatening injuries; he died in his wife’s arms despite efforts to save him.

Family members describe him as a devoted husband, uncle and the sole provider for his mother and niece; they and the wider community remember him for his leadership, support and for helping his wife through addiction. The sheriff’s office has not released information about a suspect, the shooter or the circumstances that led to the shooting, and the investigation remains open.

If anyone has information about the shooting on April 18 on C Street in Empire, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.