David Loera, a 43-year-old Hispanic man, was killed in Austin, Texas, on January 22, 2016. He was found about 3 a.m. in the 300 block of East Powell Lane with apparent trauma and later died after being taken to University Medical Center Brackenridge. The Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide.

Police say 29-year-old JonCasey Rowell was arrested January 27, 2016, and charged with first-degree murder. Investigators report Loera had given Rowell directions to his home after Rowell said he had forgotten a jacket; witnesses said Rowell knocked persistently and shot Loera after the door was opened. Detectives used cellphone records to place Rowell at the scene. Loera sometimes lived as a woman and used the name Monica, and his roommate told police he occasionally engaged in prostitution and had a history of stealing from clients.

Anyone who knew David, saw activity around East Powell Lane that morning, or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.