AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin police are investigating a homicide in North Austin that took place on Tuesday.

Austin 911 received multiple calls reporting shots fired at the apartment complex located at 1500 E. Parmer Lane. Callers also described seeing a man lying in the parking lot. 

The Travis County Medical Examiner’s office conducted an autopsy Wednesday morning and the victim has been identified as 26-year-old Joshua Hardesty. 

A white dog believed to belong to Hardesty remained with him until being picked up by animal protection officers.

Based on the current evidence, investigators believe there may be multiple individuals involved and urge anyone with any additional information to call the Homicide Tip Line at 512-477-3588 ir Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons responsible.