AUSTIN, Texas — Police have identified a 26-year-old man who was found shot and “clearly deceased” in a truck in East Austin Wednesday evening.

According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded at 5:42 p.m. to a report of a deceased person inside a vehicle near Bolm District Park, located at 6700 Bolm Road. A complainant led officers to the truck, which was parked in a wooded area near an embankment.

Inside, officers found the man later identified as Minor Garcia. He was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m.

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APD homicide detectives and Austin Forensic Science Crime Scene Specialists responded to the scene. Investigators determined that Garcia had been fatally shot and left inside the truck before the suspects fled the area, police said.

Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area that night, or anyone with knowledge of the incident, to come forward. Police are also requesting that anyone with photos, videos or other potential evidence submit it to APD.

Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area that night, or anyone with knowledge of the incident, to come forward. Police are also requesting that anyone with photos, videos or other potential evidence submit it to APD.

Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area that night, or anyone with knowledge of the incident, to come forward. Police are also requesting that anyone with photos, videos or other potential evidence submit it to APD.

Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 512-974-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.

The case is being investigated as Austin’s 33rd homicide of 2026, police said.