Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 8:44 AM
Location: 300 N.  Shoreline
Case Number: 1610300054

At 8:36 am Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area 400 N. Shoreline in reference to several calls about multiple gunshots fired in that area. Officers arrived at 8:40 am and advised that a white male suspect was southbound towards the 300 block of N. Shoreline. Preliminary reports state that the suspect was pointing a handgun at citizens and cars as he was walking.

Officers arrived at 300 N. Shoreline at 8:44 am. The officers confronted the suspect who engaged the officers with a handgun. Officer Lillian Pennick responded and fired at the suspect, striking the man with the gun.  He was transported to Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries. The Nueces County Medical Examiners Office has identified the deceased as Jordan Gonzales, 09/09/1993 .

Officer Lillian Pennick has been with CCPD since December 31, 2012. She is a field training officer and was working with her trainee, Officer Amber Buckelew at the time of this incident.   Officer Amber Buckelew has been with CCPD since October 5, 2015. She was hired a police cadet intern before starting the 75th academy.  Both Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the completion of this investigation.

Officer Lillian Pennick                           Officer Amber Buckelew

Numerous witness statements have been obtained as part of this investigation which is ongoing .  Anyone having information about any aspect of this case is encouraged to call 886-2840 and reference case #1610300054.

This video shows Jordan Gonzales walking up into the covered driveway from the sidewalk. He can be seen raising a handgun several times toward people in front of him.

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2016 2:36 PM
Location: 2600 Belton Street
Incident: Assault, Kidnapping, Unlawful Restraint
Case Number: 1610290080

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was flagged down at 3900 Greenwood in reference to a male assaulting a female at 2600 Belton Street. The officer went to Belton St. and observed a female sitting near a red car and a male subject subject sitting in the drivers seat. The officer observed the 49 year old female victim to be crying. The officer identified and detained the 29 year old male suspect.

The victim advised on 10/28/2016 at approx 2:00 PM she was at the Stripes at Ayers and Tarlton. She stated she went inside and when she returned the suspect, her ex-boyfriend, was sitting in her car. The victim told the suspect several times to get out of the vehicle. The suspect exited the vehicle and forced the victim inside vehicle by grabbing her hair. The suspect then fled the scene with the victim. The suspect drove around the neighborhood. He then pulled over and taped the victims hands and wrists. The victim stated that the suspect drove around to several places stealing various items and selling them. The victim stated that the suspect would not let her leave and kept her overnight.

On 10/29/2016 the suspect put the victim in the vehicle and drove around with her. At some point the suspect removed the tape from her hands. The victim stated that the suspect bought her some food. She tried to escape but the suspect forced her back into the car. When they were driving in the area of 2600 Belton the victim jumped out of the car and ran down the street. The suspect chased her knocking her to the ground and hitting her about the face and body. Shortly after the police arrived. The victim had injuries about her body and injuries to her hands and wrists. Officers arrested Edwardo Quezada (12/20/1986) and transported him to the city detention center.

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 11:19 PM
Location: 5225 Crosstown Access
Incident: Graffiti, Evading Detention
Case Number: 1610300140

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5200 Crosstown Access in reference to a destruction in progress. The suspects were two males one wearing a grey hoodie and black pants and the other wearing a black jacket and black pants. The suspects were under the overpass spray painting graffiti.

Officers arrived and observed two males matching the exact description that was given. Officers observed several poles that appeared to have fresh paint markings on them. Offices activated the emergency lights on the patrol unit to contact the two suspects. A 20 year old male suspect took off running towards Ayers St. An officer gave chase and gave numerous commands to stop. The suspect continued running and went up the embankment and onto the freeway. Due to the danger to the suspect and officers, the officer stopped chasing the suspect.

Officers contacted the 19 year old male suspect. He was near fresh paint markings  He was detained by officers. Officers checked the area for the suspect that had run away. The officer walked up the embankment and observed the suspect. The officer safely crossed the road and took the suspect into custody. The suspect was found to have several pairs of latex gloves on him. The gloves are worn to prevent getting paint on their hands. Upon further investigation officers observed two cans of spray paint on the ground where officers initially observed the suspects. There was a odor of spray paint in the air and fresh paint markings on approximately 11 other poles in the area. Officers arrested Dagoberto Cantu (03/23/1997) and Fernando Cavazos (12/23/1995) and transported them to the City Detention Center.

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2016 8:44 AM
Location: 300 N.  Shoreline
Case Number: 1610300054

At 8:36 am Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the area 400 N. Shoreline in reference to several calls about multiple gunshots fired in that area. Officers arrived at 8:40 am and advised that a white male suspect was walking towards the 300 block of N. Shoreline. Preliminary reports state that the suspect was pointing a handgun at citizens and cars as he was walking.

Officers arrived at 300 N. Shoreline at 8:44 am. The officers confronted the suspect who engaged the officers with a handgun. Officers responded and fired at the suspect, striking the 23 year old male. The suspect was transported to Spohn Memorial where he succumbed to his injuries.

The officer involved shooting investigation is ongoing. Witnesses and officers are being interviewed. More information will be released at the appropriate time.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016 1:00 AM
Location:7600 Everhart Road                                                                                      Incident: Theft
Case Number: 1610220033

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 7600 Everhart in reference to a theft not in progress. An employee came to work and observed the propane storage cage to have the doors forced open and several propane tanks were gone. There was video on the incident.

The suspect was about 5′ 7″ tall, bald head, checkered shirt, jeans and dark shoes.

If you can identify this suspect, call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600,  call Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it can earn the caller up to $2,500 dollars in a cash reward.

Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 4:00 PM
Location: 3500 SPID
Incident: Robbery
Case Number: 1610260112

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 3500 SPID in reference to a robbery not in progress. Officers arrived and contacted the employees of the restaurant.

The employees advised that a male suspect came into the kitchen area which is not public access. The suspect covered his face with the lower half of his grey shirt. The suspect demanded money from one of the employees. The employees stated the the suspect became verbally aggressive and told them to “F’n give it to me now”! One of the other employees realized that the suspect was trying to rob them and began to push the suspect out the back door. The suspect began to fight back. As they were fighting one employee got behind the suspect and pulled him outside and shut the door. The owner was in the parking lot and realized what was happening. He observed the suspect get into a maroon Ford van and drive away. The owner followed the suspect and got a license plate before he lost the suspect.

Officers ran the LP and went to the area of 4800 Mokry to an address associated with the car. The suspect arrived a short time later and was taken into custody. Officers arrested Frank Sanchez (10/12/1966) and transported him to the City Detention Center. One employee received a large scratch to his left tricep during the struggle.