Sean J Longoria

Redding

Shasta County sheriff's detectives on Saturday continued their investigation into the murder of David Wicks, who was burned to death Wednesday in what so far is a seemingly random attack.

"We exhausted a lot of leads and tips yesterday," sheriff's Lt. Anthony Bertain said Saturday.

Detectives haven't established the identity of the person who walked into the Rocky Ledge Shell Station in the Burney area at about 7 p.m. Wednesday, doused Wicks, 54, in flammable liquid and lit him on fire. On Friday they found the rain gear - a yellow-colored jacket and pants - believed to be worn by Wicks' killer.

Detectives continued checking tips in the case on Saturday, though Bertain encouraged people to provide more in the case.

Friends have set up a GoFundMe account for the family, and have raised nearly $17,000 of their $60,000 goal as of Saturday afternoon. Secret Witness of Shasta County is also offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Wicks' killer. The owners of the Shell station said they would add $5,000 to that reward.

Anyone with information on Wicks' killing is asked to call the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit at 245-6135 or email mcu@co.shasta.ca.us. Anonymous tips can also be left with Secret Witness at 243-2319 or scsecretwitness.com.