Officer Involved Shooting at 7900 Elk Drive

Corpus Christi Police Department

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On Monday, July 14, 2025, at 5:50 pm, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to the 7900 block of Elk Drive in reference to an assault with a weapon.

When the Officer arrived, the male suspect immediately engaged in a prolonged physical struggle with the Officer. The struggle began in a residence and continued outside where the officer attempted multiple times to use non-lethal force. The non lethal force was ineffective and the suspect continued to fight with the Officer and got into a vehicle and attempted to run over the Officer. The Officer discharged his weapon in return at the suspect and immediately began to administer first aid. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

As per department policy, the involved Officer will be placed on administrative leave.

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to 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=