Chase O’Neal Hayes, 30, was shot on Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 2018, in Columbia, Missouri, and later died of his injuries. Police responded after reports of gunfire and opened a homicide investigation into the shooting that ended the life of a local man known for his work as a chef and his creative pursuits in music, fashion, and automobiles.

Born in Columbia and a Hickman High School graduate, Hayes was a dog breeder who raised American Bullies and owned a dog named Fendi. He was the father of three sons — Chase Jr., Ami, and Yoji — and was expecting a fourth child at the time of his death.

Did anyone in the Columbia area know Hayes, his movements that day, or have information that could help resolve what happened?