SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating and searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred October 23 eat Dr. Glen Dey Park, located at 2801 N. Grove in Wichita. During a press conference on Tuesday, police announced Crime Stoppers is now offering a $5,000 reward in the case. Police also indicated they have only received three tips on the investigation since the crime occurred.
(Click below to watch the Tuesday police briefing on the shooting)
At approximately 7:03 p.m. an off-duty WPD detective working secondary employment at the park heard multiple gunshots from another area of the park. The detective immediately ran toward the scene and found 32-year-old Travon Stewart suffering from gunshot wounds.
The detective called for backup and emergency medical services, then began life-saving measures until EMS arrived. Stewart was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition and later died from his injuries.
Preliminary findings indicate that around 200 to 300 people were in attendance at the football games. Stewart was at the park selling concessions as a fundraiser for a football team not affiliated with the Wichita Junior Football League.
Homicide investigators responded to the scene and interviewed witnesses who remained in the area. Detectives believe this was a targeted shooting and not connected to the youth football games.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,00 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting.
Anyone who attended the games or may have information is urged to contact the Wichita Police Department Investigations Section at 316-268-4407.