Corpus Christi Police and Fire Emergency Personnel were called to the 2900 block of Niagara for an unconscious four-month-old.  The infant was rushed to Driscoll’s Children Hospital where she died.

The Police Department’s Family Violence Unit who is responsible for investigating Juvenile and Family Crimes responded. Through their investigation, Detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the infant’s father, Joe Angel Rodriguez (03/20/96) and charge him with Injury to a Child.  His bond was set at $50,000.

Rodriguez was arrested on May 17, 2013 and booked at the City Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information to release at this time.

Date:  May 17, 2013, 2:39am

Location:  2902 Niagara Street  http://goo.gl/maps/S4Ub2

Event:  Injury to a Child

Case Number:  1305170027