David Garcia Tovar, a 45-year-old white man, was found dead on January 23, 2020, in a homeless camp in southeast Austin, Texas. Police were called about 12:30 a.m. after a 911 caller said his friend had been shot. Officers discovered Tovar’s body and the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from gunshot wounds.

Investigators identified a witness named Elgin who lived in the camp and said he saw the shooting. Elgin told police that 61-year-old Danny Wing shot Tovar after Tovar approached and extended his hand; Elgin said Wing then fired two more shots while standing over Tovar. Elgin also reported Wing’s claim that Tovar had tried to set him up twice. Based on witness statements and scene evidence, APD obtained an arrest warrant charging Wing with first-degree felony murder, and Wing was arrested and charged.

The shooting prompted attention because it occurred in a homeless camp and raised questions about safety for vulnerable residents. Does anyone who knew David or who was in that camp in January 2020 have information that could help clarify what happened?