Ricardo Salazar, a 38-year-old Hispanic man, was killed during a domestic dispute on August 15, 2021, in the 8700 block of State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. Family descriptions say he had a big heart and often tried to help his brother despite his daughters warning about the brother’s risky lifestyle.

Investigators identified Ricardo’s brother, 34-year-old Ricky Salazar, as the primary suspect. The conflict is reported to have arisen over Ricky wanting to store stolen items at Ricardo’s home. Ricardo’s teenage daughters, Sisali and Versaili, led a determined search for their uncle, distributing wanted posters and following tips that eventually produced information to the U.S. Marshals.

A search for Ricky ended September 30, 2021, after a high-speed chase, a carjacking, and a crash; he was captured and booked into the Wyandotte County Jail on charges including second-degree murder and domestic battery related to Ricardo’s death, with bond set at $250,000. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Major Case Unit continued investigating.

If anyone knew Ricardo or has information about the events that led to his death, please come forward.