On Monday, February 7, 2023, the third suspect involved in the Persimmon homicide, was taken into custody.  

22-year-old Jacob Salomon was medically cleared and transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives.  Salomon was later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.   

Salomon was booked in on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 bond). 

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

UPDATE ON PERSIMMON HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

On Monday, February 6, 2023, Corpus Christi Police Officers continued their investigation into the city’s latest homicide, which occurred on the 2700 block of Persimmon Street.

19-year-old Freddy Davis and 22-yer-old Attrieon Sherrill were immediately detained on scene.  Both Davis and Sherrill were transported to the Corpus Christi Police Department to be interviewed by Detectives and were later transported to the City Detention Center for processing.  A third suspect, described as a 22-year-old male has not been booked in, pending medical clearance. 

Both Davis and Sherrill were booked on one count of Murder ($1,000,000 Bond).

This is still an active and ongoing investigations and if anyone has any additional information related to this Homicide, you are asked to contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2840. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

For additional details on the original case, please reference: CITY’S LATEST HOMICIDE | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate Jason Lazo who has an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (No Bond).

Lazo is described as a 42-year-old male, who stands 5’07” feet, weighs approximately 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.  Lazo has multiple tattoos on his chest, neck, face and arms.  Lazo also has an extensive history and is to be considered armed and dangerous. 

If you know how to locate Lazo, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2023, 11:27 pm
Offense: Homicide
Location: 2700 block of Persimmon
Case Number: 2302050118

At approximately 11:27 pm officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Persimmon Street, in reference to a shooting in progress.  Upon arrival, officers located several shooting victims on scene along with a 20-year-old female who had succumbed to her injuries.  

Responding officers administered life savings measures on scene until medic units arrived, at which point a total of 4 additional victims were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Preliminary information revealed that several occupants arrived by vehicle at the residence on Persimmon, where a disturbance ensued.  The situation escalated and firearms were discharged by both parties.  We do want to clarify that this was not a random act of violence, and the parties were known to each other.   

Homicide Investigators have been actively investigating this incident, all suspects have been identified and there no suspects or parties outstanding. Investigators are still actively conducting interviews; updates will be provided as they are made available for release.

If you have any information about this homicide, please call Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at (361) 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate a missing person.

Patrick Harris was reported missing on January 20, 2023. Patrick was last seen in the area of Airline and Williams on or about December 23, 2022. 

Patrick is described as a 39-year-old male who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. 

If you have any information that may assist Investigators or know the whereabouts of Patrick, please call Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling (361) 886-2840 or by calling (361) 886-2600.

The City of Corpus Christi urges citizens to use caution when any person or business requests access to their home. The City has received several reports this week regarding people posing as Corpus Christi Water (CCW) employees or contractors requesting access inside citizens’ homes.

CCW employees take water samples daily at 98 different sites around the city as part of water quality testing. All procedures are performed outside and never inside a resident’s home.

The City of Corpus Christi reminds customers to always ask for identifying information from City utility workers. City employees will always provide City issued identification, including an employee photograph with their name, city logo, department, and barcode.

City vehicles will include a city logo and department information.  Employees wear uniforms with the City logo and employee name visible.

CCW employees work various hours, both day and night. If you are unsure of work being done in your area, contact the 311 Call Center.

If you cannot positively identify the CCW employee, the City urges residents to call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at (361) 886-2600.

Officers with the CCPD Narcotics & Vice Investigations Division (NVID) believe they have disrupted a major drug distribution operation, after serving a search warrant on Friday, January 20, 2023, at a residence located on the 7500 blk of Wooldridge.  The search warrant was the culmination of a months-long undercover investigation.

During the search of the residence investigators seized 13.8 pounds of hydroponic marijuana, 5.5 pounds of THC oil, 2.2 pounds of THC butter and four firearms.  Three vehicles and over $67,000 in cash were also seized from the residence, which are believed to be proceeds from drug dealing.  The drugs had a combined street value of approximately $233, 894, according to investigators.

20-year-old Quy Nguyen was arrested during the search warrant.  Nguyen will face felony charges of Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana.

The large amount of seized drugs, cash and weapons suggests this residence was a large-scale supplier of narcotics within Corpus Christi.

Officers are asking for your help to locate Adryano Gonzalez who has an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation – Assault (No Bond).

Gonzalez is described as a 21-year-old male, who stands 5’06” feet, weighs approximately 126 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate Gonzalez, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

The following is a release from the US Marshals Service.

On January 17, 2023, the United StatesMarshals Service, Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force (GCVOFTF), Corpus Christi Office, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded with the safe recovery of Critically Missing Child Edwin BUSKIRK II. 

On December 29^th the USMS received a request from the Corpus Christi Police Department for interference with child custody.Information developed that Critically Missing Child Edwin BUSKIRK II was taken outside of the United States. As a result, the GCVOFTF along with the FBI Corpus Christi International Parental Kidnapping Unit and the FBI Mexico Assistance Legal Attaché (ALAT) began a joint investigation on this case.

On January 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm thanks to the instrumental contribution of the USMS GCVOFTF, FBI Mexico ALAT, Rebecca BUSKIRK was apprehended, and the child safely recovered at the southern border of Mexico, state of Chiapas. Both the child, and the kidnapping suspect will be medically assessed, and child will be reunited with family members. Fugitive BUSKIRK will be extradited for prosecution.

USMS appreciate the massive collaboration of the community out of concerns for the health of the child.

The United States Marshals Service GCVOFTF located in Corpus Christi, Texas, is integrated by remarkable Agents from Department of Public Safety, Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Corpus Christi Police Department, and other Partner Federal Agencies that work together to safeguard our communities.

As is our practice, we are releasing the information for the officer who was involved in the shooting on December 3, 2022.

A Corpus Christi Police Department Officer was severely injured after being shot during this critical incident; he remains on medical leave as he continues to recover from his injuries. The same Officer discharged his weapon during that critical incident.

Officer Gustavo Medina has been a police officer with the Corpus Christi Police Department for 3.5 years. 

This is still an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information pertaining to this incident, you are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=.

For additional information on this incident: OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING | CCPD Blotter (wordpress.com)