Corpus Christi Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - (News Release) On Monday, October 21, 2024, at around 2:12 pm, two officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were involved in an officer involved shooting at the corner of Nueces Bay and Leopard Street. Officers were arriving to the City Detention Center with a prisoner, when a male walked towards the officers, firing a handgun. The male then pointed the gun toward officers, at which time one officer returned fire, striking the subject twice. The male was transported by medics to a local hospital where he was later passed away. There were no injuries to the officers involved, or the prisoner they were transporting.

As per CCPD policy, the two officers will be placed on administrative leave during this investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=