Jan 23, 2023

Woman suspect in custody, police ID victim in Salina murder

Posted Jan 23, 2023 5:55 PM
Stanfield-photo Saline Co.
Stanfield-photo Saline Co.

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a homicide that occurred in central Salina have a suspect in custody.

On Sunday morning, law enforcement dispatch received a call about a shooting that occurred in a residence in the 200 block of S. 10th Street, according to a media release.

First responders located 35-year Cory Dale Riley, of Salina with a gunshot wound. EMS transported him to Salina Regional Health Center where he underwent surgery. Unfortunately, the victim succumbed to his injury, according to the release.

According to online jail records, police booked 30-year-old Tyler Justeane Stanfield into the Saline County jail just after 3:30p.m. Sunday. She is being held on requested charges of first-degree- murder, Criminal discharge of firearm; Recklessly at occupied dwelling and Criminal distribution of firearm to felon; Felony convction < 5 years.

Police have released no additional details.  The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting police with the investigation.