Joitorian Bouye, 21, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after police said he admitted to the shooting, according to the Austin Police Department.
Officers responded around 5:34 p.m. Saturday to the 11700 block of Timber Heights Drive after receiving a report that a man had a firearm and someone had been shot. Witnesses told police they saw the suspected shooter leave the scene.
When officers arrived, they found Tyrell Pordia, 35, suffering from a gunshot wound. His injuries were considered incompatible with life, police said, and he was pronounced dead at 5:53 p.m.
Other officers responding to the shooting located Bouye and took him into custody without incident, according to police.
Bouye was taken to the department’s homicide office, where police said he spoke with detectives and admitted to shooting Pordia. Police subsequently arrested Bouye on a first-degree murder charge.
Police did not provide additional information about what investigators believe led to the shooting or whether Bouye and Pordia knew each other.
Pordia’s killing is being investigated as Austin’s 38th homicide of 2026, according to police.
Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact Austin police at 512-974-TIPS. Submitted anonymous tips by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.