In the early evening of July 8, 2026, a visitor to Bolm District Park in East Austin, Texas, made a grim discovery. The park, often frequented by those seeking a good fishing spot, became the scene of a developing homicide investigation. A man, later identified as 26-year-old Minor Garcia, a Hispanic male, was found inside a truck tucked away in a wooded area near an embankment. Austin Police Department officers were dispatched to the 6700 block of Bolm Road at approximately 5:42 p.m.
following the park visitor's report. Upon their arrival, they were led to the vehicle where they found Garcia, who was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:24 p.m.
The initial hours of the investigation were marked by some confusion as the Austin Police Department first labeled the case a homicide, then retracted that statement, calling it a death investigation before finally confirming on July 9 that they were indeed investigating Garcia's death as a homicide. It was determined that Garcia had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Investigators believe that one or more suspects shot Garcia and then left him inside his truck in the secluded area of the park. This tragic event marked the city of Austin's 33rd homicide of the year.
As of now, the investigation into Minor Garcia's death is ongoing, and authorities are actively seeking information from the public. No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Austin Police Department's Homicide Unit has urged anyone who was in the vicinity of Bolm District Park on the evening of July 8, or anyone who may have information about the incident, to come forward. A reward of up to $1,000 has been offered for any information that leads to an arrest, and authorities have provided a platform for submitting photos, videos, or other potential evidence. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation as detectives work to piece together the events that led to Minor Garcia's untimely death.
