DALLAS COUNTY, Texas —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a triple- shooting and believe the teen suspect could be in the Kansas City-area.
On Monday, police reported that just before 9:30p.m. Jan. 13, officers responded to a shooting call at the City of Rowlett Twin Star Park, 6417 Fairfield Drive in Rowlett, Texas, approximately 19 miles northeast of Dallas, according to a media release.
Officers arrived and found two adults and one 14-year-old girl shot at the city park. All three victims are from the same family. Rowlett Fire Rescue transported them by ambulance to a local hospital where they were treated for gunshot wounds.
The Rowlett Police Criminal Investigations Division began their investigation and it was determined that this was not a random act of violence but rather both parties were meeting at the city park after two of the juveniles had been involved in a school fight three days prior.
The shooting suspect identified as 16-year-old Kenn’taevien Charvez Butler of Rowlett, Texas, is described as a tan-skinned, black male with dark hair, and black eyes, approximately 5-10 and 170 pounds.
Butler is currently wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony in the 2nd degree.
He may be in Kansas City area. The North Texas Crime Commission is offering up to $5,000.00 for information leading to his arrest and indictment for this felony offense
Any information can be sent to lead Detective Eric Shing at desk: (972) 412-6212, cell: (469) 853-3328, or [email protected]. Tips may be made anonymous to the North Texas Crime Stoppers at 1-877-373-TIPS (8477) or P3tips.com, available 24/7.