Andre Lanier Davis Jr., a 47-year-old African American man known in East Austin as Big Dre from 12th Street, was shot and killed while playing dominoes with friends at Givens Park, 3911 E. 12th St., on April 9, 2019, around 10:45 p.m. Witnesses say one or more individuals approached the group and attempted to rob them; Davis complied but was shot and later pronounced dead at the scene. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide and investigators determined robbery was the likely motive.

Witnesses reported suspects leaving in a black Nissan. A witness who had been playing dice that night later identified 25-year-old Glenn Madison Deal Jr. as one of the suspects and an arrest followed; police say a second suspect remains unidentified. The APD Cold Case Unit has asked the public for help as the investigation continues and the community remembers Davis for his presence in the neighborhood.

If anyone knew Davis, saw activity near Givens Park that night, or has information about the unidentified suspect or the black Nissan, please come forward.