Kelvin Hayes was 19 when he was shot and killed on August 1, 2018, at Pittman Park in Everman, Texas. He was found on the basketball court about 9:30 p.m., surrounded by a large crowd. Despite treatment by first responders and later medical care at a hospital, Hayes died of multiple gunshot wounds. He had been at the park to play basketball after finishing a shift at Chicken Express and was preparing to attend Tyler Junior College in the coming weeks.

The Everman Police Department led an active investigation with assistance from the Texas Rangers and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators later identified 26-year-old Jhamal Farris of Fort Worth as a suspect and urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police, describing him as extremely dangerous. Friends and relatives held a balloon release at the park the night after the shooting, and Hayes is survived by four siblings.

If anyone knew Kelvin, saw events at Pittman Park that night, or has information about the shooting or the suspect, please contact the Everman Police Department.