Southside Homicide Update

Date: 1/8/2015            9:55 PM
Location: 3100 Alta Gigonella St.
Offense: Murder
P.C. 19.02       (1st Degree Felony)
Case Number: 1501080103
Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to a home located in the 3100 block of Alta Gigonella St. in reference to a shooting.

The investigation by homicide detectives revealed that the victim, an ex-boyfriend of a  26 year old female who lives at the home, forced his way in through the back door.  Once inside the victim began to assault a 41 year old man that was inside.  While the two men were fighting, the female went to a bedroom.   The victim chased the female and there was a struggle over a handgun.  The victim was shot one time in the chest.   He was transported to Spohn Memorial Hospital and was later pronounced dead.

At this time detectives are still  investigating this crime, and no arrest have been made.  Once this investigation is concluded, the case will be presented to the district attorney for any possible criminal charges.