On August 20, 2025, at 6:16 pm, Corpus Christi Police Officers were flagged down at the intersection of Ayers St. and Arlington Dr. in reference to a shooting.

Officers were told by an injured victim, a male exited a nearby store and shot at him. The male suspect then walked across Ayers St. As Officers were speaking to the victim, they could hear shots being fired from across the street.

Officers went across the street and observed a male carrying a handgun. Officers gave the male commands to which he complied. The male was taken into custody without incident.

Two victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation several victims and witnesses were contacted.

Officers were able to determine the male suspect was previously involved in a disturbance with someone, when he walked out of the store and began to fire his weapon recklessly.

Ernesto Mondragon Jr. (33YOA) was ultimately arrested and charged with 9 counts of Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon. He was transported to the City Detention Center for booking.