Two Arrested in Overnight Homicide
Corpus Christi Police Department
CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) - On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 12:33 am, officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Cheryl Drive in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived and located a 37-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
Homicide Detectives arrived and conducted their investigation. They found that a verbal argument occurred between a group of males. One of the males produced a handgun and a fight ensued over the gun. During the fight, the victim was shot.
17-year-old Michael Gonzalez and 17-year-old John Salazar were ultimately arrested for murder and transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, you are encouraged to contact detectives at 361-886-2840. If you want to provide information and remain anonymous, submit a tip with Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
