Kirk Stanley, 46, of Valley Center, Kansas, was fatally shot in his home on North West Street in the early morning of May 19, 2024. Police responded shortly before 2 a.m. to a 911 call from the residence and found Stanley with a single gunshot wound to his upper body; he was taken to a nearby hospital and died of his injuries. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Stanley’s 22-year-old girlfriend, who made the emergency call, was present and was initially taken into custody for questioning. Investigators reported the incident grew out of a domestic violence situation between the couple; after a forensic examination she was released. The case was submitted to the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office and, in late June, the police chief announced no charges would be filed at that time, citing a possible claim of self-defense. Authorities say the case remains open and charges could be pursued if new evidence emerges.

Does anyone have information about Kirk, the couple’s situation, or the events that night that could help investigators?