On January 22, 2023, 35-year-old Cory Dale Riley of Salina, Kansas, was fatally shot at a residence in the 200 block of South 10th Street. Emergency responders took him to Salina Regional Health Center, where he underwent surgery but died of his injuries. Authorities arrested 30-year-old Tyler Justeane Stanfield of Salina and charged her with multiple offenses including first-degree murder and several firearm- and drug-related counts.

Cory was born March 19, 1987, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to David L. Riley and the late Lisa Riley. He attended Salina South High School and worked as a landscaper. Those who knew him described a love of camping, fishing, family gatherings, music, wrestling, and Oklahoma University football, and remembered his sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. A celebration of his life was held February 5, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church, and donations were directed to Darcy Riley for the benefit of Cory’s children.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Cory and can share memories, please contribute what you know.