The family of US Coast Guard rescue pilot Connor Overstreet has increased the reward for information leading to an arrest over his fatal shooting in Skyway, Washington, to $30,000 (£23,000).
Overstreet, 29, was shot near South 124th Street and South Langston Road shortly after midnight on Sunday, August 23. King County sheriff’s deputies were called to reports of gunfire at about 12.40am and found him suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest.
The King County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that he had died from his injuries. No suspect has been identified and the investigation remains active.
The reward, administered through Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound, has risen from an initial $1,000 after Overstreet’s family contributed a further $29,000. It is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of whoever was responsible.
Detectives seek CCTV and dashcam footage
Detectives from the King County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit are asking residents, motorists and businesses in the area to review surveillance and dashcam footage recorded between 12.30am and 1.15am on the morning of the killing.
Investigators are particularly interested in images showing people or vehicles near the scene. Authorities have also provided a map and a QR code for members of the public to submit potentially relevant footage.
Overstreet was an active-duty Coast Guard pilot assigned to Air Station Ventura in California. He had been visiting Washington state for work and training when he was killed.
His sister, Shea Overstreet, said he was “kind, thoughtful” and always made time for people who needed him.
“Connor was really the best of us,” she said. “He was my best friend.”
She described his love of flying, the outdoors, his family and his two dogs, Harry and Kenai. She said he had been committed to helping others through his Coast Guard service.
“Connor loved the Coast Guard. He loved flying. He loved the challenge and the community and all he wanted to do was to help people,” she said. “He wanted to save lives more than anything else.”
His wife, Madeleine, said he had been her best friend and her “rock”, adding that he had dedicated his life to saving others.
Overstreet’s remains were returned to Air Station Ventura with full military honours on Friday. A memorial service is due to take place on September 3.
Shea Overstreet said the reward was intended to encourage anyone with information to come forward, even if they believed their evidence was insignificant.
“We know that nothing can bring him back, but if we could spare one other family or anybody from having to endure this pain and loss and devastation, we’ll do that for Connor,” she said.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app or website, or by calling the Crime Stoppers hotline on 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tipsters are not required to provide their names.
