Skip to main content

Sheriff: Fugitive may be using apps to hide out

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities looking for a Minnesota man suspected of fatally shooting his former lover say he may be relying on social media to find shelter while on the run.

The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office released a “wanted” poster Thursday that says 44-year-old Lyle “Ty” Hoffman could be evading capture by using Craigslist and dating apps such as Grindr and Scruff.

Hoffman is accused of killing 48-year-old Kelly Phillips, a Boston Scientific executive. Investigators say the men drove to an Arden Hills gas station on Aug. 11, and Phillips was shot in the head and back as he tried to run from the shooter.

Prosecutors have charged Hoffman with second-degree murder.

Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for anyone who aids in his arrest and eventual conviction.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
Read Next Story