On May 8, 2024, at about 3:25 a.m., officers found 32-year-old Adrian Davila deceased in the roadway near North Loop 289 and Interstate 27 in Lubbock. The death was initially reported as a possible hit-and-run, but investigators concluded his injuries were from gunshot wounds. Davila had been a passenger in a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Donovan Sanchez, with 16-year-old Bryson Thomas Jr. in the back seat. According to the driver’s account, an argument between Davila and Thomas escalated; Sanchez said Davila became aggressive and reached toward the floorboard, after which Thomas produced a firearm and shot Davila. Sanchez then pushed Davila’s body from the vehicle and left the scene.

On May 10, 2024, Thomas was arrested and charged with murder. He was initially held at the juvenile facility, later certified to be tried as an adult, indicted for murder, and transferred to the county detention center with bond set at $100,000. Sanchez surrendered on June 4, 2024, and was charged with tampering with evidence related to disposing of the body; he posted $50,000 bond and was released pending further proceedings. Davila, born December 1, 1991, in Dallas, lived in Lubbock and is survived by his parents, partner, children and siblings; funeral services were held in Corsicana.

Does anyone have information about the events near North Loop 289 and I-27 that night?