HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION AT 900 BLOOMINGTON ST.
Corpus Christi Police Department
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On June 8, 2026 at 7: 24 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Valdez Dr. in reference to a physical altercation. When officers arrived they contacted a male with obvious injuries. The male directed the officers toward the 900 block of Blooming St. to locate the other party involved.
Officers located the second male at a residence nearby. Officers began administering aid until medics arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumb to his injuries.
The first male was transported to the hospital aand then transported to the main police station for interviewing.
Manuel Anthony Rodriguez (41) was ultimately charged with murder. He was transported to the city detention center for booking.
Robbery/Homicide Detectives were called to the scene to investigate.
Preliminary investigation shows the males were known to each other and a disturbance occurred.
This is an active investigation.
If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.
