WICHITA— Sedgwick County Sheriff officials have identified the victim of Sunday’s homicide in the 3900 block of East 69th North.

In a media release, officials reported the victim is 56-year-old Dale A. Childress of Tulsa.

He is a black male according to the sheriff’s office.

An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday and the preliminary cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Evidence indicates the victim was shot at the location where he was discovered.

Law enforcement officials are still seeking assistance in locating anyone who may have traveled in the area on Feb 15, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The description of the vehicle possibly involved is trying a 2001 to 2005 Buick LeSabre, 4 door, dark in color, possibly dark green.

Sheriff’s officials said the case is complex and they have been conducting numerous investigative activities. Detectives are still following leads and urge anyone with information to contact Sheriff Investigations at 316-660-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111.

This is the first homicide reported in 2015 in the unincorporated area of Sedgwick County.