On May 1, 2017, 36-year-old Stephen Snyder was shot and killed in the driveway of a Topeka home he had recently purchased. Snyder, described as a carpenter and a devoted father, arrived at the property with his 8-year-old son when the shooting occurred. The former owner of the house, 81-year-old Anthony Darcy, opened fire and Snyder was struck multiple times; Darcy then called emergency services and was taken into custody at the scene.

The dispute stemmed from the terms of the sale: Snyder had purchased the house from Darcy but allowed Darcy to remain in the residence for a short period. Reports indicate disagreements over access for renovations escalated into violence. Snyder’s family and the community remember him for his kindness and dedication to his son.

Does anyone have information about the sale arrangement or was at the property that evening who could help clarify what happened?