AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating a shooting in South Austin that resulted in a man's death Thursday evening.
According to APD, just after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at the SoCo Park Apartment Homes, located at 7201 S. Congress Ave. When officers arrived at the scene, they found 32-year-old Juan Davila in the parking lot. Police said he had gunshot wounds.
Officers tried to save Davila until EMS medics arrived, but he ultimately died on the scene at around 5:45 p.m.
APD said the preliminary investigation has revealed that Davila and another man were involved in a disturbance in the parking lot that followed a road rage incident. At one point, Davila pulled out a gun. He was then shot and killed by the other man.
Police said they have identified the other man in this incident, and no charges have been filed at this time because the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with any information about this incident should contact APD at 512-974-TIPS. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Capital Area Crime Stoppers online or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
This is Austin's 45th homicide of 2023, according to police.