CCPD - Arrest Made in Shooting

Corpus Christi Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On January 19, 2024, at approximately 11:35 PM officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Airline Rd in reference to a shooting. Updates stated there was a male victim in the back of the business that had been shot.

45-year-old Troy Virginio.

Officers arrived and located a 34-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his chest area. Officers began to provide aid. EMS shortly arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.

Officers on scene were told by witnesses the suspect immediately fled the scene in his vehicle after the shooting. A description was broadcast to the assisting officers.

Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling south on Cimarron Blvd. Officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle refused to stop. The officers continued to follow the suspect vehicle until it came to a stop at a residence in the 6700 block of Samba Dr. The male driver was then detained without further incident.

Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Division were called out to investigate. The suspect and witnesses were interviewed.

During this time the male victim had succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation revealed the individuals involved knew each other and an argument ensued while they were standing outside of the establishment.  One male began to strike the other male that is when a firearm was pulled out and fired.

45-year-old Troy Virginio was arrested for Murder and Evading arrest with a vehicle.