The reward for information leading to the arrest of murder suspect Ty Hoffman, accused of fatally shooting his onetime romantic and business partner outside an Arden Hills gas station, has grown to $40,000, according to the Ramsey County Sherriff's office.

Authorities said the additional $15,000 will be added to the reward in connection with the August shooting.

Hoffman, 44, is wanted in the Aug. 11 shooting death of Kelly Phillips, 48.

Contributions to the reward can be made at www.crimeandjustice.org. Anyone with information about Hoffman is asked to call 911. To share any information or report a tip anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.