WYOMING, Mich. — Police renew calls for information related to the shooting death of 18-year-old Kane Coronado one year after he was killed while riding his bike in Wyoming.
The shooting happened near the 2200 block of Indian Mounds Drive on Nov. 1, 2022, according to the Wyoming Police Department (WPD).
FOX 17 caught up with friends of Kane on the one-year mark since his death.
“It's been weird. Empty, kind of. There’s not a day that goes by that none of us don’t think about him,” friend Blaze White said.
Kane loved bike riding and was known for his ability to pop a wheely and ride for unusually long distances. His friends, many of whom are members of the Big Rippers 616 Facebook group, say he is greatly missed.
“Every time we ride, it feels like he should be there with us. It’s just weird without him,” Blaze said.
We’re told investigators have been unable to find answers despite a multitude of tips that have been submitted since then.
Police describe the suspect as a white man aged about 30 years with a medium build. They say he had a thin, “scruffy” beard at the time, with concave cheeks.
WPD says the suspect was last seen driving northeast from the scene in a silver or gray sedan, model year ranging between 2000–2005. They compare the vehicle’s appearance to a Chevy Cavalier.
“What we can say is that we’ve followed up on every possible lead to explore that he may have been targeted by someone he knew, and we found no evidence that he was targeted, or that there was any type of retaliation against him specifically,” Wyoming Detective Dan Patterson said.
Silent Observer offers $5,000 in exchange for information leading to an arrest, police say.
Those who hold Kane's memory close to their hearts are hopeful someone saw something and has yet to come forward.
“We’re always fighting for justice. Never a day that goes by that we’re not,” Blaze said.
Those with knowledge related to Coronado’s death are encouraged to connect with police by calling 616-530-7300. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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