Update on Toddler Injury Case
Update: February 12, 2025; 3:03 pm
Corpus Christi Police Department
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - 21-year-old Enrique Lopez has been arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury (1st Degree Felony), an outstanding warrant for Violation of Certain Court Order (bond $2,500), and for Violation of Certain Court Order (Class A Misdemeanor) due to violations of a current court order. He was booked into the City Detention Center.
21-year-old Enrique Lopez.
The 3-year-old male victim passed away from his injuries this afternoon.
There is an age correction for the other child involved – the male is 2 years old.
Original Post:
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 10:50am, officers were dispatched to the 6400 block of S. Staples St. in reference to a cardiac call. Call notes advised a 3-year-old male was not breathing.
Officers arrived and observed medics providing life-saving aid to the child. They transported the child to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Detectives with the Child Crimes Unit arrived and are currently investigating the incident. Preliminary information is the victim was with a 21-year-old male at the residence. The child became unresponsive, and the male called 911. The male, who’s identity will be released later today, has been arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. Due to injuries found on the victim, he was also arrested for Injury to a Child Causes Serious Bodily Injury. The male will be transported to the City Detention Center for booking.
A 1-year-old male was also transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons. At this time, the 1-year-old male child is uninjured.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. When we have more information to release, we will do so on our blotter page. If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact Detectives at 361-886-2840. If anyone wishes to remain anonymous, they may contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
