Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives along with the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force served an arrest warrant for Jimmy Salinas (04/12/77) at his residence, 5721 Crestwood.

Homicide/Robbery Detective R. Torres was able to obtain an arrest warrant for Salinas who was involved in the April 19th shooting of a 34-year-old female at the JC Penny’s  parking lot.  The victim and Salinas’ girlfriend were involved in a “feud fight” when he was ordered by his girlfriend to shoot at the victim.  Salinas fired several gunshots at the victim, missing her, but striking her vehicle. 

Upon serving the arrest warrant, Salinas attempted to flee out the back door of his residence, but ran back inside when he observed Officers waiting for him.  Salinas was pursued and quickly apprehended.

He was charged with the outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Body Armor by a Felon.

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