Occurred on 8/21/12, 02:48 a.m. Aggravated Assault 5638 Weber 1208210014
Officer R. Vasquez was patrolling the area when he heard several shots being fired. He found a large crowd in the parking lot of the Texas Star surrounding the victim who appeared to have shot in the chest. Several vehicles were also seen speeding away. The 21-year-old victim was rushed to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.
While conducting the preliminary investigation, Officers were advised of a walk-in shooting victim at Spohn South. The 21-year-old had also been at the Texas Star and suffered a gunshot to the abdomen.
Further investigation revealed several women began to admire a customer’s vehicle when he stopped to gas up. Several of the males became offended and an altercation ensued with the driver. During the disagreement, the driver drew a firearm and shot at the men, striking two of the men.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’ feet tall and weighing 230 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. He fled in a silver 2011 or 2012 Dodge Challenger.
As of this posting, the victims are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing and will be conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau.
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