WMPD offers $2,000 for information leading to Southland shooter’s arrest
Suspect Travis Boyd is career criminal with lengthy record
By DON WILBURN
donaldfwilburn@gmail.com
The West Memphis Police Department is on the hunt for Travis Boyd, 34, a wanted fugitive with an extensive criminal history, in connection with the deadly shooting of Orlando Garza in the Southland Casino parking lot last month. Authorities warn that Boyd is armed and dangerous and are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.
Boyd is no stranger to law enforcement, having built a lengthy rap sheet over the years. His criminal record includes a 2015 arrest for _rst-degree murder, multiple theft-related charges in 2018 and 2019, and credit card theft involving more than $50,000. His actions have spanned several years, painting a picture of a career criminal. Boyd also goes by the alias Gregory Fields. The fatal shooting occurred on November 8 around 4 a.m. in the parking lot of Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Boyd was later identi_ed as a suspect in the case, though speci_c charges against him have not yet been disclosed.
Boyd is described as 5’10”, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police are actively working to locate him and have emphasized the seriousness of the situation due to his violent criminal history.
The West Memphis Police Department and Crittenden County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information about Boyd’s location is encouraged to call 870-735-1210 or 870732-4444. Tips leading to his arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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