BUTLER COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating the death of a teen are again asking for help with information in the case.
On April 29, 2020, police were dispatched to an address on S. Star Street in El Dorado, Kansas for a report of a 14-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head, according to a media release.
The juvenile was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. Through the initial investigation, it was discovered that several juveniles had burglarized an abandoned house where firearms and ammunition had been discarded. One of the firearms stolen was used in the fatal shooting.
It was initially reported to investigators that this shooting was a possible suicide. However, with information from the Sedgwick County Medical Examiner and tips from the public, the death has been ruled “undetermined.”
Investigators have continuously followed up leads provided by the community and have received assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
This case has remained open since the shooting has occurred as it has yet to be resolved.
The El Dorado Police Department is once again asking for the community’s help in identifying what happened on April 29, 2020. Police are not able to release additional information without parental consent.
Anyone with information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect/suspects could be eligible for an award up to $1000.00, please leave a tip at crime stoppers https://www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/index.htm, download the app, or call (316) 321-1080.