On the night of June 28, 2023, 30-year-old Kurel Hayes, a Black/African American man, was shot in the front yard of a residence on the 500 block of North Gordon in Wichita, Kansas. Emergency responders found Hayes about 10:36 p.m. with a gunshot wound to his upper torso; he was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and later died of his injuries.

Investigators have said the shooting did not appear random and that Hayes likely knew his assailant, but no motive or suspect information was released publicly.

Anyone who knew Kurel, was in the area that night, or has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.