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Case: 19-0991991
Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Time: 10:44 p.m.
Location: 3911 E. 12th Street (Givens Park)
Deceased: Andre Lanier Davis Jr., Black male, born 06-29-71
Arrested: Glenn Madison Deal Jr., Black Male, 25 years of age
On April 9, 2019 at approximately 10:44 p.m., Austin 911 received a call of a shooting at Givens Park. Austin Police, Fire and Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on scene. There they located the deceased body of Andre Davis with obvious trauma. Austin-Travis County EMS received pronouncement of death at 10:56 p.m. by Dr. Escott.
Based on information developed, robbery appears to have been the motive. One of the suspects was described as being tall, stocky and last seen wearing a black jacket. Suspects were possibly seen leaving in a black Nissan car.
The Travis County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be gunshot wound/Homicide.
On May 30, 2019, Glenn Madison Deal Jr. was arrested for Capital Murder in the death of Andre Lanier Davis Jr.
At this time the booking photo is not releasable. The investigation is ongoing. Homicide detectives urge anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App or email APD Homicide at homicide.apd@austintexas.gov. You may remain anonymous.You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.