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On October 7, 2023, a Corpus Christi police officer responded to a disturbance call at a residence located on the 6100 block of Angelique Court and Masterson Dr in Corpus Christi, Texas. The call, regarding a loud house party, took a deadly turn when the officer arrived at the scene.
Upon arrival, the officer witnessed an individual firing shots into an occupied vehicle. Responding to the imminent threat to a third party, the officer discharged their weapon, striking the individual and halting the ongoing danger.
Immediate life-saving measures were initiated by the officer, and emergency medical services were called to the scene. The wounded individual was taken to a nearby local hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.
The officer has been placed on administrative leave at this time, in accordance with current department practice and policy.
This is still an active and ongoing investigation. Further information will be forthcoming.
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 361-888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=
