Overview
- Tyler Wilkin was found dead near his campsite at Playa La Selva after suffering a single gunshot to the back of his head on July 10, 2026.
- Local reporting and police described the wound as a close-range, execution-style killing.
- In his final messages Wilkin complained about a person nicknamed “the howler” who was lighting fireworks and howling near the campsite.
- Puerto Rican authorities have released limited information and have not announced any arrests, leaving loved ones without official answers.
- Wilkin’s family and friends launched a GoFundMe to hire a private investigator to pursue leads and raise public awareness as media outlets continue reporting on the case.