Paul Matthew Day, 28, of Orange Grove, Texas, was shot and killed on June 21, 2022, near Scotland Park Elementary School in Wichita Falls. Day was reported to have been homeless at the time. Witnesses reported they did not see a confrontation before the shooting.

Myers was originally charged with murder and ultimately pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a plea bargain with the Wichita County District Attorney’s Office. The court sentenced Myers to 17 years in prison, with the possibility of parole in about four years; formal sentencing occurred on January 9, 2025. The case has prompted community discussion about homelessness, public safety, and the use of deadly force.

Are there witnesses or nearby residents who remember what happened near Scotland Park Elementary that day?