Detectives have worked tirelessly in identifying the suspects involved in the aggravated assault of a 36-year-old male victim on Tuesday.  

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Detectives obtained a warrant for 37-year-old Daisy Vela for aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury, bond $75,000. Gang officers located Vela at the 700 block of 15th Street on Wednesday evening where she was taken into custody for the outstanding warrant. Vela was transported to the Main Station to speak with Detectives. Afterwards, she was transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

Detectives also identified 27-year-old Luis Garcia as the male suspect involved. He, too, was located at the 700 block of 15th Street on Wednesday evening and was arrested for an outstanding, unrelated warrant. He was transported to the Main Station to speak with Detectives. Detectives developed enough probable cause to additionally arrest Garcia for aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury. He was then transported to the City Detention Center for booking. 

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On February 18, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of South Tancahua Street in response to an assault. Upon arrival, officers observed Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) medics administering first aid to the male victim, who was approximately thirty-five years of age. The medics rushed the victim to a local hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. 

Preliminary information indicates that a male victim and a female were involved in a disturbance. The female departed the scene but subsequently returned to confront the victim. The female suspect departed the scene for a second time and returned with a male suspect. The male victim and the male suspect engaged in a disturbance that escalated into an assault. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim attempted to walk away but subsequently fell to the ground. 

At this juncture, no arrests have been made. Detectives are currently reviewing surveillance footage in an effort to identify the suspects, ascertain the sequence of events leading up to the assault, and determine whether any weapons were utilized. 

There is no apparent danger to the public at this time. This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information, please contact the detectives at 361-886-2840. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477).