Valente Garcia-Hernandez, a 35-year-old Hispanic man, tragically died on August 20, 2017, in Austin, Texas. Initially, the incident was reported as a hit-and-run. However, an autopsy revealed that Garcia-Hernandez had actually been shot before being run over by a vehicle. This discovery led homicide detectives to take over the investigation.
The investigation identified 28-year-old Gustavo Sandoval Linana as the primary suspect.
Linana is believed to have shot Garcia-Hernandez and then ran over his body with a vehicle. After the incident, Linana allegedly fled to Mexico, and he is wanted on a first-degree murder charge. The U.S. Marshals Service has been actively searching for Linana, considering him armed and dangerous.
The case has drawn significant attention from law enforcement, with the Travis County Medical Examiner’s office and Austin police working closely to gather evidence and build a case against Linana. Despite ongoing efforts, Linana remains at large, and authorities continue to seek information from the public to bring him to justice.
This tragic event marked the 20th homicide in Austin for that year, highlighting the city's struggle with violent crime. The community and Garcia-Hernandez's loved ones have been deeply affected by his untimely death, and the search for justice continues.
