Douglas Simpson III, a 24-year-old Staff Sergeant in the United States Army stationed at Fort Riley, was found dead on April 21, 2023, at the K-177 Scenic Overlook in Manhattan, Kansas. His death has been described as resulting from death by force and connected to gun violence. The Riley County Police Department identified him at the scene.

Originally from Garden City, Michigan, Simpson was a 2017 graduate of Dearborn Heights Annapolis High School, active in Junior ROTC and the school band. He followed his father and grandfather into the Army and was remembered by family as a patriotic, loyal soldier who took pride in his appearance. He enjoyed attending rodeos in Kansas in his cowboy hat and boots and cherished time with his siblings and his niece and nephew.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly announced as the investigation continues. If anyone knew Douglas, saw him at the K-177 Scenic Overlook on April 21, 2023, or has information about gun activity in that area that day, please come forward.