Occurred on 6/2/12, 2:42 am  Aggravated Assaulty with a Deadly Weapon  3600 Topeka   1206020037

On June 2, 2012, at approximately 2:42 a.m. Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to the 3600 block of Topeka for a 911 call.  The 22-year-old caller stated she had been assaulted by her father Willie D. Morrison (05/20/70) who then barricaded himself inside the residence, possibly armed with a firearm. 

Upon their arrival, Officers contacted family members outside the residence who told them they returned home from an evening out when a confrontation escalated. A struggle ensued after Morrison pulled a firearm. Morrison’s 25-year-old son sustained a laceration to his elbow as he wrestled the gun from his father and hid it.   Family members believed Morrison’s wife was inside the home with him, but it was later discovered she was able to safely leave the residence.

The police department’s Hostage Negotiation Team and SWAT teams were called for assistance.  Officers attempted to negotiate with Morrison who refused to comply.  Officers were able to unlock the back door and negotiate with Morrison who was eventually convinced to give up.  He was taken into custody and arrested.  Morrison was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

There were no injuries reported to CCPD Officers or CCFD Emergency Personnel.  Morrison’s son refused to be taken to the hospital for stitches needed for his elbow.