Tyler Ryan Myers was 22 when he was found dead outside his home at 2051 South Military Avenue in Baxter Springs, Kansas, shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017. He suffered injuries consistent with gunshot wounds. Myers worked as a heavy equipment operator, was described as a friend to everybody, and was a father to two young daughters; he enjoyed baseball in school and liked fishing.

Two people were arrested at the scene that night: Wesley Thomas Smith, 20, and Mindy Butterfield, 20, both from Joplin, Missouri. Smith was held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of voluntary manslaughter without bond; Butterfield faced a charge related to distribution of marijuana and was released after posting bond. Authorities said they did not anticipate further arrests as the investigation continued.

If anyone knew Tyler, his family, or saw activity near South Military Avenue on February 24, 2017, please share information that might help the case.