A bloody New Year's murder has rocked an Austin community after a woman was fatally shot by her boyfriend, who then turned the gun on himself – but survived. The Austin Police responded to a distress call on January 1, at a residence on the 4900 block of E Oltorf St where they encountered a gruesome scene, as per Austin Police Department.
Arriving officers discovered Naomi Davis, unresponsive and critically wounded from a gunshot. Before succumbing to her injuries, Davis' attacker, identified as Martin Rodriguez, inflicted more violence upon her – this while struggling against police. Despite a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Rodriguez wrestled with officers until they finally subdued and arrested him. Rodriguez, who has a history of unlawful weapon possession, was sent to a local hospital in stable condition and has been charged with First-Degree Murder, according to the Austin Police Department.
Details revealed by APD's Homicide unit confirmed Rodriguez's criminal record; he was previously arrested on December 1, 2023, for carrying a weapon unlawfully given his felon status. After posting a personal recognizance bond, he was released just two weeks later, on December 15, as stated in the Austin Police Department.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Homicide unit at 512-974-TIPS or email [email protected]. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
