Tavares Davis, 41, was shot and killed on August 2, 2022, in Dolton, Illinois. Known locally as the Funnel Cake Man, he and his wife ran funnel cake stands at Orland Square Mall in Orland Park and Southlake Mall in Merrillville. Davis was found near the corner of Drexel Avenue and 155th Street and had been robbed of his car keys, wallet, and jewelry.

Dolton police have identified 27-year-old Xavier Harding as a person of interest. Surveillance reportedly shows Harding entering a white Mercedes-Benz SUV with Davis and others. Investigators also released an image of a second man who fled the scene in a white Chevy Malibu with Michigan dealer plates; that vehicle has been linked to a felony. The family and community have offered a reward for information; Dolton’s mayor later increased the reward, and authorities continue to seek tips.

If anyone has information about Harding, the white Chevy Malibu, or the events near Drexel and 155th on August 2, 2022, please contact the Dolton Police Department.