Luis Gerardo Gayton, 21, was found with life-threatening injuries in the 6800 block of Bitterroot Trail in Austin on July 24, 2019 after police responded to a shots fired call about 10:39 p.m. He was taken to St. David’s Medical Center and pronounced dead at 11:30 p.m.; the Travis County Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide.

Investigators say the killing was likely drug-related and that Gayton probably knew his killer. Police have linked this death to two other recent Austin homicides they believe involved drugs. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been made; officers continue to question witnesses and seek public tips.

If anyone has information about Gayton, his movements that night, or the Bitterroot Trail area after 10:30 p.m., please contact the Austin Police Department.