The Salina Police Department continues to search for the suspect in the murder of Courtney Ann Hoffman.
At approximately 11:42 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2021, Salina Fire Department EMS and Salina Police Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North Fourth Street for a report of the sound of gunfire and someone screaming.
Upon arrival, Salina Police Officers located Hoffman, 36, of Salina, inside a vehicle at 731 North Fourth Street. She had a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead by Salina Fire Department EMS personnel.
Probable cause established from this homicide investigation led detectives with the Salina Police Department to obtain from Saline County District Court a Murder in the First Degree warrant for Nelson Gerrod Hull III, 35.
Law enforcement personnel are actively seeking the whereabouts of Hull, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information concerning this event or identification of the individual(s) involved, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/salina.org to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward. The Crimestoppers board has increased the possible reward amount up to $2,500, and you are not required to give your name. Tipsters may also contact Detective Jeff Vaughan at the Salina Police Department at (785) 826-7210. Case 2021-5058.