David Harris, aged 45, was tragically shot and killed in Austin, Minnesota, on June 5, 2021. The incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. at his residence on 12th Street NE. Police responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:10 a.m. and found Harris with gunshot wounds. Despite attempts to save his life, Harris was pronounced dead at the scene. A bystander reported hearing four shots and saw a car speeding away from the scene.
The Austin Police Department, in collaboration with the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, launched an investigation into the homicide. An arrest warrant was issued for Miguel Nunez Jr., an 18-year-old from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Nunez is charged with felony second-degree murder in connection with Harris's death. Authorities have described Nunez as extremely dangerous and advised the public not to approach him.
David Harris was remembered by his family as a God-fearing man who had turned his life around and dedicated himself to helping troubled youth and gang members. His sister, Anjeliek Comeaux, highlighted his efforts to encourage positive change in others, using his own life as an example. The investigation into Harris's death remains ongoing, and law enforcement continues to seek information on Nunez's whereabouts.
