Luis Gerardo Gayton, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on July 24, 2019, in Austin, Texas. He was found with life-threatening injuries in the 6800 block of Bitterroot Trail after police responded to a shots fired call at around 10:39 p.m. Despite being rushed to St. David's Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries at 11:30 p.m.
The Travis County Medical Examiner's Office later ruled his death a homicide.
The investigation into Luis Gerardo Gayton's death revealed that it was likely drug-related. Austin police believe that Gayton knew his killer, and the incident was connected to marijuana. However, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved. Police have been actively questioning witnesses and appealing to the public for any information that could help solve the case.
The tragic death of Luis Gerardo Gayton is one of three recent homicides in Austin that police believe are tied to drug-related crimes. The other two cases involved the death of a 43-year-old man and a baby girl who was born after her mother was shot. Despite the ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in connection with these deaths.
