Manuel Vargas-Avila, 42, was found dead on a park bench in Planeview Park in southeast Wichita after a late Saturday night disturbance in June 2020. A passerby discovered his body the following day in the 2800 block of South Fees; investigators later determined he died of multiple gunshot wounds and believe the shooting occurred during an altercation the night before.

Police were unable to obtain detailed descriptions of those involved in the fight, and no arrests were ever made. The case went cold, but remains an open homicide investigation and authorities have continued to ask the public for information that could identify those responsible.

If anyone was in Planeview Park that night or has information about the disturbance, please come forward to assist the investigation.